Kentucky Senate trims board size, updates CASA statutes to aid rural programs; SB17 passes The Senate passed SB17 to lower minimum CASA board membership, allow some cabinet employees to serve as volunteers except those in DCBS, update a national organization reference, and rename the state association; the bill passed unanimously after committee substitute and title amendment.

Kentucky's Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill to modernize CASA programs, lowering board requirements and boosting volunteer recruitment in rural areas!

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Municipalities propose $14,500 for youth diversion program in funding discussions Five municipalities aim to allocate $14,500 for youth diversion pending budget approvals.

Five municipalities are stepping up to allocate $14,500 for a crucial youth diversion program in Van Zandt County, but will it be enough to make a difference?

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Washington Legislature enacts mobile market program to enhance food access Legislature creates mobile market programs to improve access to fresh food for communities

Washington State is paving the way for healthier communities with a new mobile market program aimed at improving access to fresh food for low-income families.

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