Public‑health witnesses urge annual campus gambling awareness as student betting rises Public‑health students, researchers and the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling urged the committee to pass SB 381, requiring at least one annual gambling awareness program at public higher‑education institutions and enabling contracts with nonprofits to provide clinical expertise and screening. Witnesses cited campus studies showing elevated rates of gambling and problem gambling among undergraduates since online betting expansion.

With nearly 75% of college students in Connecticut gambling in the past year, lawmakers are urged to take action on a new bill aimed at combating the rising tide of problem gambling on campuses.

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District Attorneys Call for Reforms in Raise the Age Law Amid Youth Criminal Cases Prosecutors discuss necessary law changes to address youth crime and justice accountability.

Albany County's officials are sounding the alarm on the juvenile justice system as they grapple with rising youth crime and inadequate resources amid recent legislative shifts.

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Grand Rapids committee raises awareness on local human trafficking crisis Local committee confronts harsh realities of human trafficking affecting youth in Grand Rapids.

A local committee in Grand Rapids is shining a light on the devastating realities of human trafficking, revealing heart-wrenching stories from young victims that demand our urgent attention.

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Maddie Nelson accepts assault awareness proclamation for King County resource center Mayor and Council recognize April as Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with KSARC's support.

Maddie Nelson of KSARC delivered a moving message at the Federal Way City Council meeting, spotlighting the urgent need for community support in the fight against sexual assault.

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Maryland House Bill 465 targets problem gambling amid mobile sports betting rise Maryland proposes House Bill 465 to enhance protections against problem gambling in sports betting.

Maryland is stepping up to protect consumers from the surge of problem gambling, especially among young adults, with new legislation that could reshape mobile sports betting.

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