Happy Mediation Week! Join us TODAY at LA Law Library for a conversation on how mediation helps build stronger communities. Learn how conflicts can be resolved early and across cultures in public and private settings.

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Attorney General's office outlines 'Hear Me Wa' 24/7 youth well‑being line and referral system Erica Chang, youth outreach coordinator for the Attorney General's Office, described Hear Me Wa as a statewide, youth‑centered tip and resource line (ages 0–25) that provides anonymous crisis counseling (via Sandy Hook Promise) 24/7, triages tips by urgency and has made more than 500 referrals since launch.

Washington's new Hear Me Wa service connects youth with 24/7 support and resources, empowering them to report concerns and access help when they need it most.

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Daggett County Municipal Building Authority approves three change orders for Health, Business and Community Center after contractor cites wrong door hardware The Daggett County Municipal Building Authority approved three change orders totaling $6,503.17 on March 10, 2026, and acknowledged a project contingency of $435,999. A contractor said an electronic door with incorrect hardware created the largest of the change orders.

The Daggett County Municipal Building Authority just approved $6,503.17 in change orders for a community center project, sparked by an electronic door with the wrong hardware!

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Simpson County officials weigh $1.1 million plan to convert F‑S Fire Rescue to full‑time department At a joint Oct. 18 meeting in Franklin, F‑S Fire Rescue Chief Leslie Goodrum outlined a proposal to staff a full‑time department (15 firefighters plus chiefs) that officials estimate would require an additional $1.1 million in annual payroll; no vote or funding decision was taken.

Simpson County officials are considering a bold $1.1 million plan to transform F-S Fire Rescue into a full-time department, but can they secure the funding needed to protect the community?

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Spencer County Fiscal Court adopts $26.9 million 2025-26 budget; standing orders and uniform policy also approved At a June 10 special meeting, the Spencer County Fiscal Court adopted Ordinance No. 24, a $26,919,967 budget for fiscal 2025-26, and approved standing orders to pre-authorize recurring payroll and utility payments and an employee uniform policy with a $750 annual allowance for covered departments.

Spencer County just approved a massive $26.9 million budget for 2025-26, paving the way for exciting new projects and initiatives!

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Whitfield County OKs $903,650 sewer force‑main agreement with Dalton Utilities, to be paid with ARPA funds The Board of Commissioners approved a $903,650 intergovernmental agreement with Dalton Utilities to install a force‑main sewer from Mill Creek Road to Westside Park; the board authorized using ARPA funds and approved related local sewer repairs.

Whitfield County has greenlighted a $903,650 sewer project funded by ARPA, paving the way for improved utilities from Mill Creek Road to Westside Park!

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Murray County adopts JPA to allow Red Rock water project financing; county to issue $8.07 million in GO bonds The Murray County Board adopted a joint powers agreement enabling issuance of $8,071,000 in general-obligation bonds to fund part of Red Rock Rural Water System’s $16 million project to connect about 350 residences near Lake Shetek and Lake Sarah; board members approved the JPA July 15 and the attorney required all nine counties’ approval before bond issuance.

Murray County just greenlit an $8 million bond to kick off a transformative water project, set to connect 350 homes and reshape the community!

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Murray County board approves joint powers agreement to enable Lincoln‑Pipestone Rural Water bond issuance The board voted Sept. 2 to approve a joint powers agreement enabling Lincoln‑Pipestone Rural Water to use county-issued general obligation bonds for a $43.27 million system upgrade; Minnesota statute makes the 10 participating counties pro rata backstops if LPRW defaults.

Murray County just greenlit a massive $43.27 million upgrade for Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water, paving the way for a state-of-the-art water treatment plant and more!

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Edmond council reviews options to erase $1.278 million projected general‑fund shortfall At a March 16 workshop, city staff laid out draft FY27 numbers showing a $1,278,000 general‑fund gap and offered options — using CIP fund balance, trimming CityLink transfers, pausing some nonprofit grants or assuming modest sales‑tax growth — to restore reserves while minimizing service cuts.

Edmond's City Council faces a daunting $1.278 million budget shortfall, prompting urgent discussions on potential cuts and financial strategies to safeguard essential services.

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The Social Harvest Health Expo is fun for the whole family! Saturday, March 28, 2026, come to the festival at the Wharf for wellness info, fun, food, and community resources. A healthier community starts with your family.

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Millcreek presenter says rising special-education and English-learner needs are straining school buildings and budgets An unnamed Millcreek Township SD presenter told the board that stable overall enrollment hides growing special-education and English-learner populations, which require lower student-to-staff ratios and are driving space and budget pressure; the presenter outlined a draft budget timeline for March–May.

Millcreek Township SD faces a looming crisis as rising special-education and English-learner populations strain resources and budgets, leaving schools in a tight spot.

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Judge says court lacks authority and local resources to order long-term mental-health treatment as mother urges help for son During Cameron Richardson's arraignment, his mother described his schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and asked the court for treatment options; Judge Tammy Long Hayward explained the court's limited authority and recommended family contact regional resources such as NAMI while the defendant will be managed under current criminal conditions.

A mother pleads for her son with mental health struggles to receive treatment, but a judge reveals the harsh reality of limited resources in the system.

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Sacramento Public Library Authority adopts FY25–26 midyear budget update, allocates supplemental funds The board approved a midyear budget update projecting $63.1 million in revenues and $70.1 million in expenditures, a $430,000 midyear increase to use of fund balance and supplemental funding allocations for HVAC and other capital projects; the motion passed by roll call with 12 members voting.

Sacramento Public Library Authority has approved a budget update that reveals a $7 million draw from reserves and plans for key capital projects, raising essential questions about future funding and community impact.

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State Parks seeks ongoing funding to continue library pass program; LAO flags it as a lower priority California State Parks asked the subcommittee for $6.75 million in ongoing general fund support to make the library park‑pass program permanent (33,000 passes distributed through libraries); LAO recommended rejecting ongoing funding in the current fiscal context and questioned marginal cost assumptions.

California State Parks is pushing for $6.75 million to make its popular library park-pass program permanent, but budget analysts are raising concerns about priorities and costs.

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City staff recap 'Know Your Rights' workshop and stream availability Program supervisor Armando Nava said the city hosted a "Know Your Rights" immigration workshop on Feb. 24 at the senior center in partnership with the Immigration Resource Center of the San Gabriel Valley; staff said the session was streamed on YouTube and is available on the city website.

The city of Baldwin Park just hosted a vital "Know Your Rights" immigration workshop to empower residents, and you can catch the recorded session online!

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Staff members say social workers are key to students' attendance and mental health Staff members told a meeting that social workers help students get to school, regulate emotions, and connect families to community resources; presenters said staffing in the district grew from 14 to 42 social workers over about 25 years.

Social workers have tripled in number over the past 25 years, becoming essential lifelines that enhance student attendance and mental health in schools.

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Oficina de Protección al Consumidor de Montgomery da consejos para identificar estafas y ofrece modos de reporte sin preguntar estatus migratorio En un programa del condado, Michelle Escobar, investigadora de la Oficina de Protección al Consumidor de Montgomery, describió tácticas recientes de estafadores (mensajes falsos, cuentas hackeadas, ofertas de trabajo fraudulentas) y explicó cómo y dónde reportar sin que se pregunte el estatus migratorio.

Michelle Escobar de la Oficina de Protección al Consumidor advierte sobre las estafas más comunes y cómo protegerse, sin importar tu estatus migratorio.

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Libraries, veterans and literacy advocates urge restoration of state library funding During public comment the Braille Institute, library coalitions and veterans urged the subcommittee to restore California Library Services Act funding, extend ESL literacy grants and protect summer meal and outreach programs serving vulnerable residents.

California's library advocates and veterans are rallying to restore vital funding that supports literacy programs and resources for the visually impaired—can they sway lawmakers to act?

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DuPage judges and county board member pitch QR-code resource to Hinsdale trustees DuPage County court and FVCC officials asked Hinsdale trustees to help distribute a QR-code that centralizes domestic-violence resources; presenters said the code has seen roughly 22,000 scans in the past year and that counties have won national awards for the program.

A powerful QR code initiative aims to connect domestic violence victims in DuPage County with essential resources, and local trustees are encouraged to help spread the word.

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Webster Central School District budget workshop: small Foundation Aid cut, BOCES and benefits drive pressure At a Feb. 24 budget workshop, district staff said a February state database trimmed Webster’s Foundation Aid estimate by $48,003.77 from $49,939,007.36 and flagged rising BOCES, insurance and benefits costs as the main upward pressures on the roughly $110 million budget.

Webster Central School District's budget faces new pressures as a slight cut in Foundation Aid coincides with rising BOCES and insurance costs, potentially impacting future educational resources.

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Map of the Month - Fairfield County Auditor's Office, Lancaster, Ohio The Auditor’s Office is pleased to introduce the Map of the Month series. This initiative will serve as a method of highlighting the GIS Office mapping skills by sharing unique maps of interest in Fai...

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Map of the Month – Fairfield County, Ohio
Explore A Decade of Water: Flood Hazard (2012) & Stream Conditions (2022) in Fairfield County.
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Senate lays over 'True Charity Act' after point of order over original purpose A senate substitute for a community-coordination bill (dubbed the True Charity Act) was presented to create a DSS‑linked office to help caseworkers connect families to community resources; a point of order argued the substitute was not germane to the original title and the bill was laid over for further review.

The True Charity Act faces scrutiny as senators debate its purpose, potentially impacting how Missouri families in crisis connect with vital resources.

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Votes at a glance: Cheektowaga Town Board actions, Feb. 24, 2026 Summary of votes and outcomes from the Feb. 24 Cheektowaga Town Board meeting, including adoption of Resolution 20-26-92 (immigration policy), bond approvals for equipment and drainage, purchase approvals and tabling of a festival permit resolution.

Cheektowaga Town Board made crucial decisions on immigration policy, major equipment funding, and community events in their latest meeting—find out what was adopted!

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Upcoming Events - Workforce Center - Fairfield County, Ohio The Workforce Center upcoming events calendar.

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State Water Board outlines SAFER fund sources, $130 million annual target and FEP timetable Jeff Wetzel described the Fund Expenditure Plan development process, the mix of funding sources that support SAFER, an approximate $130,000,000 annual state fund, project caps guided by the intended‑use plan, and the public comment schedule for the FEP draft.

California's SAFER program is set to receive a staggering $130 million this year to ensure safe drinking water, but how is this fund allocated and what projects will benefit?

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Votes at a glance: Joint Appropriations actions (selected bills) Summary of committee outcomes for bills heard: HB 1048 (broadband) advanced; HB 11 47 (Feeding South Dakota) amended then tabled; HB 11 50 (FQHC reimbursement) tabled; HB 12 61 (property tax relief) passed as amended; HB 12 93 (TANF) tabled; SB 2 13 (out-of-school) tabled; SB 2 31 (water fund) passed; HB 12 62 (school supports) passed.

Key bills on broadband, tax relief, and water infrastructure took center stage in South Dakota's Joint Appropriations meeting—find out which ones passed and which were tabled!

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Sheriff asks Weber County to fund 10 contract-city positions and raise event fees; commissioners endorse drafting amendment Weber County sheriff and staff asked commissioners to add 10 deputy positions for contract cities and to raise hourly contract/event fees so the service covers fuel, training and planning. Commissioners asked for billing details and directed staff to prepare a budget amendment and ordinance language.

Sheriff Horbon is pushing for 10 new deputy positions and a fee hike to enhance public safety in Weber County—could this be the change our community needs?

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State librarian urges maintaining $12.8M library capital request as DLS recommends cut to statutory level DLS recommended reducing the Maryland State Library Agency public-library capital authorization to the $7.5M statutory level; State Librarian Morgan Miller urged the committee to keep the governor's supplemental funding because rising construction costs and deferred projects would otherwise slow or cancel needed new libraries and renovations.

Maryland's State Librarian is fighting to secure $12.8 million for public library projects, warning that cutting funds could halt vital renovations and new libraries across the state.

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San Mateo City hears midyear budget update as VLF shortfall pressures reserves Finance Director Abby Vieser told the City Council the midyear projection for FY 2025–26 shows a $6.9 million deficit if savings and revenues materialize; a Vehicle License Fee (VLF) payment this cycle was 67% of expected and the council signaled legal and advocacy steps to recover missing funds.

San Mateo City's midyear budget review reveals a potential $6.9 million deficit and a significant shortfall in Vehicle License Fees, prompting legal action to recover funds for residents.

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FailSafe-ERA is excited to be an exhibitor at the Community Connections Expo on Tuesday, March 17 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Fredericksburg Convention Center!

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