Knox County commissioners on Dec. 18 voted to adopt a 2026 general-fund budget with $28.64 million in estimated revenue, approving an increase driven largely by an $860,000 rise in the sheriff’s office budget and a $1,000,000 allocation for children’s services.

HCPF said more than 17,000 Coloradans have enrolled in Community First Choice and that a new children's waiver (Children with Complex Health Needs) launched July 1, 2025 with over 1,000 children enrolled; enrollment remains rolling through the transition year.

NVHA and Nevada Medicaid described efforts required by a Department of Justice settlement to reduce unnecessary institutionalization of children with behavioral-health conditions, including new Medicaid benefits, rate increases, a specialty managed‑care plan and licensing and inspection reforms for PRTFs. Officials said many state plan amendments and waivers are pending CMS approval and singled out 01/01/2027 as a target for some delivery‑system changes.

The Board of Supervisors decides to postpone funding for the Baby Bank program.

Commissioners unanimously vote to continue US 211 app and discuss upcoming CYS contracts.