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House Finance rejects amendment narrowing youth‑service language, advances marijuana tax bill out of committee 6–2 Committee debated Amendment 7 to HB91 to designate a portion of MET funds for 'after‑school' programs; after debate and a conceptual change to 'youth services or after school' the amendment failed 2–8 on roll call. HB91 was later moved out of committee as amended on a 6–2 roll call and will proceed with attached recommendations and fiscal note.

Alaska's House Finance Committee just rejected a key amendment aimed at funneling marijuana tax funds into after-school programs, stirring up a heated debate over youth services!

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Crawford County approves routine contracts, purchases and a $250,000 violence‑prevention grant application At its March 25 meeting the board approved a range of routine measures — equipment purchases, software subscriptions, vendor invoices, and multiple home‑repair contracts — and authorized submission of a $250,000 Violence and Delinquency Prevention Program grant for FY2025–27.

Crawford County just approved over $3.5 million in payments and a $250,000 grant to tackle violence and delinquency—see how these decisions will impact our community!

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Youth vaping is increasing across Europe.
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Senate committee approves lower excise on heated tobacco, adds vape milliliter tax The Senate Finance Committee voted to report a bill that taxes heated tobacco products at about 28.5¢ per 20-pack and imposes a 5¢/mL excise on vape liquids. Supporters cited evidence that heated tobacco is less harmful; opponents warned about youth uptake and questioned whether price changes would change behavior.

The Senate Finance Committee just approved a controversial bill that lowers taxes on heated tobacco products while imposing new levies on vape liquids—could this change the landscape of smoking in South Carolina?

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Panelists urge youth‑centered prevention, multidisciplinary threat assessments to curb online radicalization Panelists from Eradicate Hate, Boston Children's Hospital and the state school safety center said multidisciplinary teams, youth leadership and community belonging are essential to prevent youth participation in violent online communities; experts warned threat assessments must avoid biased profiling.

Experts reveal that youth-centered, multidisciplinary approaches are essential in combating online radicalization and safeguarding our vulnerable children.

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Ben Hill County commissioners approve appointments, an alcohol license and participation in Purdue opioid settlement At the Aug. 5 meeting, the commissioners unanimously approved an alcohol license, multiple board appointments and authorized participation in the New Purdue Opioid Settlement; Vice-Chair Hope Harmon also reported results from a local opioid-prevention program.

Ben Hill County commissioners made significant strides in their latest meeting, approving an alcohol license for A Better Place and participating in the crucial New Purdue Opioid Settlement.

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Senate rejects amendment to restore tobacco-cessation funding The Nebraska Senate voted down Sen. Rountree’s floor amendment to restore tobacco master-settlement funds for smoking-cessation programs, with supporters warning the cut would reduce prevention services and opponents arguing fiscal constraints.

Senator Rountree's push to restore vital funding for Nebraska's tobacco-cessation program was voted down, raising concerns over the impact on youth smoking prevention and public health.

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Commissioners approve consent agenda, grant designation, subdivision, variances and funding uses At the Feb. 23 meeting the court unanimously approved the consent agenda and a series of items: designated the county judge as the authorized official for a federal Operation Stone Garden grant, approved a conceptual subdivision plan for a tract on State Highway 188, granted lot‑size variances, clarified a right‑of‑way status, authorized tobacco‑fund spending for youth prevention, approved a G&W Engineering amendment ($6,000), renewed county property/windstorm insurance at about $929,118.78 and approved routine financial reports and payables.

Aransas County Commissioners unanimously approved a series of impactful initiatives, from grant designations to land-use changes, shaping the future of the community!

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Starpoint plans JUUL settlement-funded prevention and intervention services Using pooled JUUL settlement money through a BOCES-led consortium, Starpoint expects roughly $17,500 per year (pooled share) for eight years to fund prevention presentations and on‑campus intervention programs delivered by Northpointe Council, including a four‑session in‑depth program and a shorter Teen Intervene track.

Starpoint Central School District is set to transform its portion of a $462 million JUUL settlement into impactful prevention and intervention programs for students, partnering with Northpointe Council.

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Public health liaison highlights statewide partnerships, Healthy Youth Survey challenges and prevention priorities Public health liaison Kristen Haley described partnerships with the Department of Health, Traffic Safety Commission participation, Healthy Youth Survey coordination challenges, and top priorities including cannabis packaging/labeling and high‑THC work groups.

Kristen Haley is revolutionizing public health in Washington by forging vital partnerships to tackle cannabis safety, traffic fatalities, and youth health challenges head-on.

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Senate health committee passes SB 74 to direct JUUL settlement funds to youth prevention and cessation programs The Senate Committee on Health Services voted unanimously (10–0) to create a vaping settlement trust fund under SB 74 that will hold JUUL settlement proceeds and direct them to Kentucky's tobacco prevention and cessation programs focused on youth.

Kentucky's Senate just took a bold step by passing SB 74, aiming to transform JUUL settlement funds into a vital resource for youth vaping prevention and cessation programs.

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Committee backs Queen Creek pilot program to prevent youth runaways and enhance investigations Senators advanced SB 15‑50, a $1,255,500 FY2027 appropriation to create a three‑year Queen Creek Police pilot focused on runaway youth prevention, investigations and statewide replication; local officials and a police chief described the program and asked for committee support.

A groundbreaking pilot program in Queen Creek aims to prevent youth runaways and enhance investigations with a $1.25 million investment from the state!

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Calcasieu Parish approves 2025 opioid abatement grants; juror urges youth prevention programs The police jury approved a cooperative endeavor agreement using opioid abatement settlement funds for 2025. Juror Mr. Smith thanked staff and urged that future funding target prevention programs for preteens and school‑age youth as well as adult services.

Calcasieu Parish is taking a bold step against the opioid crisis with new funding aimed at youth prevention programs—could this be the change we need?

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Committee approves H.660 (v.6.1) with opioid recovery and prevention appropriations The committee approved Version 6.1 of H.660 after counsel described reorganized opioid‑abatement and substance misuse prevention appropriations, including $900,000 and $300,000 for recovery residence beds and multiple youth/prevention grants funded from the substance misuse prevention special fund.

The House committee has taken a significant step forward by approving H.660, unlocking vital funding for opioid recovery residences and youth prevention programs across Vermont.

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Tempe Community Council lays out 2025–26 priorities, expands direct services and outlines funding plan Tempe Community Council presented a 2025–26 strategic direction to the City Council, highlighting program growth (Threads, Open Horizons, Triple P, VITA), a tested three-year renewal funding process, and stable audited finances despite a $68,000 net-asset decline.

The Tempe Community Council has unveiled an ambitious 2025–26 plan that promises to expand crucial services and ensure financial stability amid evolving community needs.

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This isn’t just a statistic. Alcohol leads substance use among Florida youth, and awareness is the first step to prevention.
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Revenue panel hears proposal to raise cigarette tax $1 to shore up Medicaid costs Sen. Tony Sorrentino introduced a $1 per‑pack cigarette tax increase (raising the rate to $1.64) and proposed directing the bulk of the revenue to Medicaid; health groups supported the change as both a prevention tool and a revenue source, while retailers warned of border bleed and lost in‑state sales.

Senator Sorrentino's bold proposal to raise Nebraska's cigarette tax by $1 aims to tackle the state's $180 million annual Medicaid costs while promoting public health—will it spark a smoking decline or ignite border shopping?

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Proposal to tax nicotine products at a uniform wholesale percentage draws support and industry pushback Sen. Jana Hughes proposed LB1238 to equalize excise taxation across tobacco and nicotine products by applying a wholesale‑percentage tax (30% proposed) to create parity; public‑health groups supported parity while retailers and distributors warned of border‑bleed, administrative complexity and harm to small businesses.

Senator Jana Hughes' bold proposal to tax tobacco and nicotine products uniformly could bring in up to $75 million, but it’s sparking fierce debates between public health advocates and industry insiders.

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Boys and Girls Clubs asks TIP to back opioid-prevention curriculum for Brevard youth Jamie Merrill of Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida asked members to support bringing a Smart Suite opioid-prevention curriculum to Brevard, citing regional reach and graduation and prevention metrics and offering a detailed proposal and budget for county consideration.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida are calling for support to implement their groundbreaking Smart Suite opioid-prevention curriculum in Brevard, boasting a remarkable 100% high-school graduation rate among seniors!

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Appropriations Committee weighs broad tobacco and vapor product overhaul, including higher fees and new retailer rules Staff briefed on the House substitute to HB 24‑39, which would raise tobacco and vapor license fees, require manufacturer certification, strengthen age verification and redirect portions of tobacco tax revenue to cancer research, public health, and youth prevention; retailers and wholesalers warned of high fee jumps while public health groups urged stronger prohibitions on coupons and funding for prevention programs.

Washington's Appropriations Committee is considering sweeping changes to tobacco and vapor laws, featuring dramatic fee hikes and new regulations that could reshape the industry.

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Fremont County juvenile services and tribal court urge investment in local prevention and treatment Juvenile-justice leaders from Fremont County and Northern Arapaho Department of Family Services described high volumes of youth drug-and-alcohol cases, limited in‑county treatment/detention capacity and the need for family‑focused, culturally grounded prevention and local facilities to avoid sending children far from home.

Fremont County officials reveal a shocking majority of juvenile citations stem from drug and alcohol offenses, highlighting a dire need for local treatment and prevention programs.

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Lawmakers hear wide support for creating a Children & Youth Behavioral Health leadership council to implement Washington Thriving plan SB 6,224 would establish a governor-led Children and Youth Behavioral Health Leadership Council to coordinate implementation of the Washington Thriving strategic plan (prenatal through age 25); clinicians, parents and advocacy groups urged passage and stressed prevention, coordination and inclusion of youth with lived experience.

A powerful new bill aims to transform youth mental health care in Washington by creating a leadership council to ensure effective coordination and prevention strategies for ages prenatal to 25.

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Every champion starts somewhere! This New Year, we seek volunteers to help reduce youth substance misuse. Ready to join? Click the link in our bio! 🌟 #NewYearNewPurpose #HTS2S #CommunityChampion #BeTheProtectiveFactor #HenricoCounty #YouthPrevention #GuidingTheFuture

Mocktail Monday | Healthier Options 🌟

Fun doesn’t need alcohol! Mocktails show teens that celebrations can be sober and fun. Model healthy choices—send the message that fun + socializing ≠ alcohol.

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How Medical Marijuana Research Informs Youth Prevention Strategies? Expanding research on medical marijuana and CBD strengthens overall patient care. At TTC, we remain committed to evidence-based practices.

How can medical marijuana research improve youth prevention?

TTC breaks down a new Executive Order, the need for stronger clinical data, and the risks high‑potency cannabis poses to adolescents.

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It’s Jan 2nd. If you’re doing #DryJanuary, you’re basically giving your brain a software update. 🧠💻

Since the brain develops into your mid-20s, skipping the drinks helps with: ✨ Better memory ✨ Higher focus ✨ Zero hangxiety

Who’s locked in for 31 days? 🧊

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