Senate hearing spotlights Treatment Court Expansion Act amid Rikers, capacity and plea debates A New York State Senate hearing on the Treatment Court Expansion Act drew judges, court administrators, clinicians, advocates and people with lived experience to debate expanding diversion for people with mental illness and substance use disorders, resource gaps across the state and whether judges should require guilty pleas before participation.

New York lawmakers are grappling with a pivotal decision: should mental health issues be treated as public health challenges rather than criminal justice failures?

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Trump’s Health Cuts Make States Struggle to Spot Disease Outbreaks AI now scans for bird flu and measles news, but public health officials say outbreaks can go undetected as the U.S. guts national and global tracking

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California Health Officer emphasizes local partnerships amid pandemic challenges State health officer discusses strengthening ties with 61 local health jurisdictions for effective public health.

California's public health landscape is evolving as officials seek to balance state directives with local needs—discover how they're navigating this complex challenge!

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Riley County public health reports rise in measles cases and immunization efforts Riley County sees 32 measles cases as vaccinations and health outreach increase.

Riley County is ramping up vaccination efforts in response to a growing measles outbreak, with cases rising to 32 as officials take action to protect the community.

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