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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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6 months ago

Massachusetts Teachers Association Advocates for Fair Tax Reform to Support Education Funding Max Page urges legislative action to secure educational funding against corporate tax loopholes.

Massachusetts lawmakers are grappling with the urgent need for equitable taxation to protect education and essential services from devastating funding cuts.

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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11 months ago

Collaboration on homelessness strategy gains support from Butler County officials Officials agree on county-wide collaboration to address homelessness and housing issues post meetings.

Butler County officials are uniting to tackle homelessness head-on, promising a collaborative approach that ensures every voice is heard and every need is met.

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Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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11 months ago

Senate advances LB 319 restoring SNAP benefits eligibility for convicted felons Senators support bill eliminating drug treatment requirements for SNAP benefits eligibility.

Nebraska is taking a bold step towards reforming SNAP benefits for individuals with felony convictions, aiming to ease food insecurity and foster community healing.

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Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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1 year ago

Connecticut General Assembly proposes changes to adult day center transportation services Connecticut lawmakers introduce bill to revise adult day care transportation regulations effective 2025

Connecticut's new House Bill 6984 could transform transportation for elderly residents, promising better access to essential services and enhancing their quality of life.

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 year ago

Missouri budget updates include $3M childcare center and $421M Medicaid funds allocation Missouri allocates funds for childcare and boosts Medicaid with $421 million federal dollars.

Missouri lawmakers are making bold budget moves, including a $3 million investment in a new childcare center and a staggering $421 million boost to Medicaid funding!

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Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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1 year ago

New Mexico allocates $3.3M for opioid crisis recovery housing and telehealth services New Mexico commits $3.3 million to enhance opioid recovery housing and behavioral health services.

New Mexico is stepping up with a bold $3.3 million initiative to tackle the opioid crisis by enhancing recovery housing and telehealth services for those in need.

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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1 year ago

Kentucky departments outline services for aging and behavioral health support Kentucky's agencies detail functions supporting aging, behavioral health, and community services.

Kentucky's Senate Bill 164 could transform the support system for the state's most vulnerable populations, but will funding and resources rise to the challenge?

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