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Luzerne County Council's recent voting session saw key budget amendments pass, but a controversial broadcasting agreement with Service Electric faced a surprising defeat.

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Council votes: budget amendment, property sales, ARPA changes and an operational services appointment; broadcast contract fails
At the voting session Council approved a FY2025 budget amendment, a new demolition/rehab fund, several ARPA project modifications and property‑sale notices; a proposed exclusive broadcast agreement with Service Electric failed after a narrow amendment passed then the resolution did not. The appointment of Michelle Barich as Division Head of
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November 12, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Building Resilience: Early Intervention and Prevention Strategies for Youth at Risk of Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use
Support youth mental health with early intervention, family, school, and community strategies to prevent anxiety, depression, and substance use.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Sharik Sherwan reveals the emotional toll of caregiving for dementia patients and introduces a groundbreaking FDA-approved blood test that could change lives.

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Presenter at MAG conference combines caregiver testimony with details on new FDA‑authorized Alzheimer’s blood test and community resources
At a Mountainland Association of Governments conference hosted at Brigham Young University, researcher and caregiver Sharik Sherwan described long‑term caregiving challenges, summarized the POINTER lifestyle trial and public resources, and outlined a newly FDA‑authorized blood test for Alzheimer's disease including reported lab thresholds and local
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November 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Riverside officials are ensuring community safety while emphasizing that local police will not assist with federal immigration enforcement—learn how they're protecting your rights!

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Riverside explains Illinois Trust Act, urges residents to call 911 and posts immigrant-rights resources
Village of Riverside officials summarized the Illinois Trust Act's limits on local police participation in federal immigration enforcement, outlined departmental training and response protocols, and directed staff to consider updating a 2017 welcoming resolution and return with recommendations at the Nov. 20 meeting. Officials urged residents to "\
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November 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Clark County Council takes a stand to save the Skamania Fish Hatchery, urging lawmakers to restore vital funding after budget cuts threaten its future.

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Clark County council backs sending letter seeking funds to keep Skamania Fish Hatchery open
Council reviewed a draft letter to the legislative delegation requesting funding to backfill cuts to operations at Skamania Fish Hatchery and indicated unanimous support to send the request to legislators. Staff will transmit the letter after any requested edits.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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PG&E is rolling out enhanced safety measures to protect Fairfax from fire risks, but residents are left with burning questions about outages and billing surprises.

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PG&E explains enhanced power-line safety settings and vegetation work; reliability numbers mixed
Pacific Gas & Electric told Fairfax the circuits serving the town run largely in high-fire-risk zones; company representatives described EPSS that cut power nearly instantly when lines are contacted, outlined customer notification options and noted ongoing vegetation management and outage-locating device rollouts.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Orange County could see a drastic setback in its fight against homelessness if proposed federal funding caps limit critical support for over 1,400 residents.

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Board directs county departments to develop alternatives after proposed HUD HAP cap could cut assistance
The county’s Continuum of Care funding may face a federal cap on Housing Assistance Program (HAP) funding that would reduce long‑term assistance for formerly homeless households. The Commission to Address Homelessness recommended prioritizing prevention of re-entry into homelessness; the board directed county agencies to develop alternative funding
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November 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Johnson County has just secured funding to keep WIC personnel in place, but with federal support hanging in the balance, what does this mean for local families?

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Johnson County extends reserve authorization to cover WIC personnel amid federal funding uncertainty
The board extended authorization to reallocate up to $121,000 from Health & Environment fund balance reserves to cover Women, Infants and Children (WIC) personnel costs through Dec. 6, 2025, if federal funding does not arrive. County Health Director Charlie Hunt said the state had contingency funds through Nov. 15 and the USDA had been reported in
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November 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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SUNY Sullivan is reshaping its future with a strategic plan that not only tackles enrollment challenges but also expands workforce training and supports student well-being.

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SUNY Sullivan outlines strategic plan, enrollment shifts and workforce training; county Sullivan Promise cost estimated at $264,700
SUNY Sullivan presented a draft strategic-plan process, reported mixed enrollment signals with head count at 1,533 and higher FTEs, and detailed workforce training cohorts. The college said the county’s cost for the Sullivan Promise program is about $264,700 for 102 active recipients.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Greene County legislators made significant strides by approving key resolutions, including a groundbreaking NextGen 9-1-1 project and public safety measures that could impact your community.

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Votes at a glance: Greene County carries multiple routine resolutions, establishes NG‑911 and technical‑rescue capital projects
The legislature approved a package of routine and public‑safety measures, including contracts, reappointments, budget amendments, a county historian allocation, creation of NextGen 9‑1‑1 and technical‑rescue capital projects, and resolutions addressing state‑ready inmates and DWI planning.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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The sheriff is pushing for vital upgrades to bolster public safety, including new deputies, modern equipment, and a dedicated training facility to meet the demands of a growing community.

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Sheriff asks for deputies, transport capacity and replacement equipment; proposes planning funds for training facility
The sheriff requested new corrections deputies focused on transportation, two road deputies, replacement jail equipment and vehicles, desktop/laptop upgrades, and proposed allocating $100,000 to begin programming work for a dedicated training facility estimated at roughly $2.4 million.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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York County's $48,450 investment in WHRO is yielding a staggering $676,371 in educational value for students—talk about a smart investment!

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WHRO tells York County board $48,450 investment returned $676,371 in educational services
WHRO vice president of education Elmer Seward presented the station’s 2024–25 annual impact statement, highlighting eMedia VA resources, online SOL‑aligned courses, regional student competitions and a calculation that York County’s $48,450 membership produced $676,371 in direct educational value.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Community advocates are calling for the urgent restoration of Cahoots-style response teams to alleviate pressure on police and enhance public safety in Eugene.

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Public asks council to restore Cahoots/Willamette Valley response teams; council seeks staff update
Multiple commenters urged the council to restore Cahoots-style alternative response teams (Willamette Valley Scribe Care/Cahoots) so non-police responders can handle certain calls for service. Several speakers tied the loss of Cahoots to higher pressure on police resources and urged funding or an RFP. Councilors said the city manager will provide a
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November 2, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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The Lake Forest School District has unveiled a strong financial position with $8 million in discretionary funds, paving the way for a promising FY2026 budget.

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Lake Forest board hears strong July 1 financial snapshot, approves FY2026 preliminary budget
Board was presented with a July 1 financial position report showing about $8.0 million in discretionary local funds and approved the district's FY2026 preliminary budget. Finance staff said the district exceeds the Delaware one-month payroll reserve threshold and highlighted potential future pressure from state equalization changes.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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A Texas judge has authorized the removal of an 11-year-old child from a family facing imminent homelessness, emphasizing the urgent need for shelter as temperatures drop.

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Judge authorizes removal of 11-year-old after local shelters exhausted; all three children to be removed if no shelter is available
After finding that community and shelter resources were exhausted, a High Plains judge authorized the legal removal of the oldest child in a family facing imminent street homelessness and ordered that all three children may be removed if Faith City Mission cannot house the mother with the two younger children.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Delegate Hillenbrand warns Hampshire County residents that SNAP benefits may be cut, but help is on the way with emergency funding and local resources.

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Delegate Hillenbrand urges residents to use 211, family resource networks as SNAP benefits may be disrupted
During public comment, Delegate Hillenbrand briefed the commission on a governor's memo detailing state plans to support residents potentially affected by a federal shutdown and reduced SNAP benefits, including emergency funding for food banks, family resource networks, and National Guard assistance.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Centre County is expanding its services by adding adult support to a major contract, raising questions about funding and the future of essential programs.

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County adds adult services to Service Access and Management contract; renews ID and crisis contracts for next fiscal year
County staff requested and commissioners agreed to add adult services into the existing Service Access and Management (SAM) contract, increasing the two‑year contract total by $104,038 to incorporate adult services. The board also moved renewals for the Arc of Centre County and the Center for Community Resources to the consent agenda for 2025–26.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Chair Catherine Harrington is pushing for a sharper budget strategy to tackle the county's financial challenges, emphasizing the need for clear priorities ahead of the FY27 budget.

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Harrington urges earlier, more specific budget guidance; board sets tight Jan. deadline for principles
Chair Catherine Harrington proposed using the SLA tool to create earlier, clearer budget guiding principles to direct the FY27 proposed budget. Staff warned about constrained capacity and legal/timing limits; commissioners set a timetable (Nov. 6 forecast, Dec. 4 roundtable, and goal of board adoption by early January) to provide direction to theCA
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October 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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A looming disruption to SNAP benefits could leave thousands in Bannock County scrambling for food, heightening the already critical demand on local resources.

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Public-health official warns SNAP cutoff could intensify local food insecurity; WIC funding may last only part of November
Maggie Mann of Southeastern Idaho Public Health told Bannock County commissioners that a likely SNAP benefit disruption could sharply increase demand on local food pantries, and she outlined WIC eligibility, enrollment figures and formula-access concerns. Mann said WIC had funding into at least part of November but that the timeline was uncertain.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Takoma Park leaders are fighting to ensure the Piney Branch Elementary pool, a vital resource for swim lessons and community programs, is replaced in the school’s rebuild—will they succeed?

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Takoma Park and community groups urge MCPS to restore Piney Branch pool if school is rebuilt
Takoma Park elected officials and community partners told the board that the Piney Branch Elementary pool is a vital community asset used for swim lessons, summer camps and therapy programs and urged that any school rebuild include replacement or restoration of the pool and long-term maintenance plan.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Washoe County is investing $139,000 to place two dedicated Veterans Service Officers to support our local heroes until 2026!

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Washoe County approves $139,000 agreement to place two Veterans Service Officers with Nevada Department of Veterans Services
The Board unanimously approved reallocating remaining SLFRF funds previously awarded to Nation's Finest to the Nevada Department of Veterans Services to support two Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) in Washoe County through September 2026.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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October 29, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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October 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Island leaders are calling for a local real-estate transfer fee to tackle the housing crisis threatening year-round residents and essential workers.

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Island and Cape leaders urge local option transfer fee to fund year‑round housing
Local officials, health systems and business leaders from Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod told the Joint Committee on Housing that a local real‑estate transfer fee and seasonal‑communities toolkit would provide sustainable funding to preserve year‑round housing and stabilize island workforces.
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October 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM