Op-Ed: Governor’s veto of mental health proviso disappointing and unnecessary

Since the pandemic, livelihoods have been devastated, people have fallen behind on their mortgages and rents, students have been left behind in schools, foster kids have fallen deeper into crisis, businesses have been closed, and problems related to homelessness, substance abuse and domestic violence may have intensified. These problems must be addressed in comprehensive ways, but mental health ties to each and every one of them. Our investments through capital budget funding have increased significantly in recent budgets. However, we need to ensure mental health services are accessible and are operating efficiently and effectively, especially for our youth. So, this session I introduced House Bill 2053. It would have created a behavioral health workgroup to study the root causes of rising behavioral health issues in Washington communities. While the masks are mostly off and we are getting back to some normalcy in our communities, the mental health issues aren't going away...

Minnesota's budget surplus tops $1.5B despite coronavirus.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota's projected surplus has inched up over $1.5 billion, state budget officials said Thursday as they delivered an updated economic forecast that added fuel to the political maneuvering at the Capitol over whether the Legislature should spend the extra money, save it or cut taxes.

Minnesota's budget surplus tops $1.5B despite coronavirus.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota's projected surplus has inched up over $1.5 billion, state budget officials said Thursday as they delivered an updated economic forecast that added fuel to the political maneuvering at the Capitol over whether the Legislature should spend the extra money, save it or cut taxes.

Grant PUD shelves fee idea

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD is setting aside the idea of a customer surcharge and revisiting the issue later this fall during more budget talks.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Moses Lake will be holding a 2012 Budget Public Hearing on November 28, 2011. Copies of the budget are available at the Port Administration Office.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Port of Moses Lake will be holding a 2012 Budget Public Hearing on November 28, 2011. Copies of the budget are available at the Port Administration Office.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Warden School District 146-161 Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2010-11 school district budget

Legals for December, 13 2019

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding the following budget extension requests:

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD March 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding the following budget extension requests:

Legal Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Royal School District 160 Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2014-15 school district budget extension for the Transportation Vehicle Fund. The hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Royal School District Board of Directors scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2015, at 7:30 PM in the Royal High School Library. The hearing is open to the public and any person may appear at the meeting to be heard for or against the budget or any part thereof. The completed budget is on file at the district administration office and a copy will be furnished to any person requesting one.

Legal Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Royal School District 160 Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2013-14 school district budget extension for the Associat Student Body Fund. The hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Royal School District Board of Directors scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2014, at 7:30 PM in the High School Library. The hearing is open to the public and any person may appear at the meeting to be heard for or against the budget or any part thereof. The completed budget is on file at the district administration office and a copy will be furnished to any person requesting one.

Legal Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Royal School District 160 Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2013-14 school district budget extension for the Associat Student Body Fund. The hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Royal School District Board of Directors scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2014, at 7:30 PM in the High School Library. The hearing is open to the public and any person may appear at the meeting to be heard for or against the budget or any part thereof. The completed budget is on file at the district administration office and a copy will be furnished to any person requesting one.

MLSD to hold budget meeting Thursday

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District is holding a special work study session Thursday to begin discussing the budget for the upcoming school year. “The meeting will be to just give a preview of what the final budget will look like as well as how it is constructed,” MLSD Superintendent Carol Lewis said. “The focus will be on our new business manager explaining her budgeting process so that the board understands the process that will be gone through in order to develop the final budget.”

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD December 19, 2007 at 1:30 pm in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a budget extension for the Grant County 2007 Limited Tax General Obligation Bond Fund in the amount of $72,338.00 for the first interest payment on the G.O. Bond issued for the Fairgrounds improvements. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.

California food for seniors plan could run out of money soon

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first-in-the-nation plan to pay for and deliver three meals a day to vulnerable seniors during the coronavirus crisis has less than two weeks to launch before federal funding runs out, government documents show.

California food for seniors plan could run out of money soon

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first-in-the-nation plan to pay for and deliver three meals a day to vulnerable seniors during the coronavirus crisis has less than two weeks to launch before federal funding runs out, government documents show.

Lost funds

There's no shortage of ideas for how to cut federal government spending, as members of the new Congress quickly found out since proceeding in January.

Adams County Fire District 5 receives clean audit

OLYMPIA — The Office of the Washington State Auditor has released its audit findings for the Adams County Fire Protection District No. 5, covering the period from Jan. 1, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2023. The audit concluded that the district operated in compliance with applicable state laws, regulations, and its own policies, effectively safeguarding public resources from fraud, loss, and abuse. Key areas examined included the accuracy of annual report filings, general disbursements, payroll processes, compliance with open public meeting laws, and the overall financial condition of the district.

Former NH GOP vice chairman announces 1st District candidacy

DOVER, N.H. (AP) — Former New Hampshire Republican Party vice chairman Matt Mayberry has announced his candidacy for the state's 1st Congressional District U.S. House seat.