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The Opioid Advisory Committee is making significant strides by recommending two standout candidates, Amy O’Regan and Hayden Graham, for key positions aimed at tackling the opioid crisis in Orange County.

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Opioid Advisory Committee recommends state naloxone coordinator and a UNC recovery coordinator for two vacancies
The Opioid Advisory Committee unanimously recommended Amy O’Regan, NC DHHS state naloxone coordinator, and Hayden Graham, UNC recovery programs coordinator, to fill two At‑Large seats; the County memo describes their qualifications and asks the BOCC to consider appointments at its Nov. 10 work session.
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November 10, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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Wyoming County is taking a bold step forward with new funding to combat the opioid crisis and enhance substance-use support services!

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Committee approves opioid settlement and SOR IV grants for prevention and services
Wyoming County Public Health Committee authorized a $108,709 regional abatement grant from the 2027 Opioid Settlement Fund and a $10,000 SOR IV Year 3 award to Preventionfocus, Inc., and approved a small contract amendment for Suburban Adult Services raising the 2026 total to $47,240.
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November 3, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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Kerr County is one step closer to a major transformation as officials consider acquiring a new hub to consolidate offices displaced by July's devastating flood.

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Committee recommends purchase of 429 Sydney Baker to relocate Kerr County offices
A Kerr County building committee told the Commissioner's Court it recommends buying 429 Sydney Baker in Kerrville as a hub to relocate county offices displaced by a July flood; the committee cited structural assessments and proposed a staged move while repairs proceed at other county facilities.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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The city is in full storm recovery mode, with debris removal underway and a crucial federal declaration pending—find out how they're tackling the challenges ahead!

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City updates hurricane response: debris removal under way, federal declaration pending
City emergency management and public‑works staff reported storm preparations and recovery operations after the recent hurricane: office closures, sandbag distribution, activation of debris removal contractor DRC, ongoing damage assessments, and a pending federal disaster declaration.
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October 30, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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DeKalb County's recovery program is seeking approval to apply for a crucial juvenile recovery grant that could transform lives—but they need your support to make it happen!

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Recovery program staff asks DeKalb County commission for permission to apply for juvenile recovery grant
Staff asked the DeKalb County Commission for permission to submit an application for a juvenile recovery grant, saying the proposal would fund a case manager and program services but requires a county match; the intent-to-apply deadline is Oct. 29 and the final application is due Nov. 5.
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October 29, 2026 at 4:11 AM
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Dickenson County is stepping up to join the national opioid settlement, potentially unlocking over $770 million for local recovery programs and community services!

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Board signs on to national Albertsons opioid settlement; local share not yet published
Dickenson County agreed to participate in the proposed national settlement with Albertsons resolving opioid-distribution and dispensing claims; the settlement requires payments totaling more than $770 million over nine years, and the county will receive an unspecified local share.
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October 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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New Mexico officials are mobilizing resources as statewide emergency declarations address severe flooding in San Juan County, with FEMA coordination now in progress.

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State official: governor's statewide emergency covers San Juan County flooding; FEMA coordination underway
New Mexico emergency management said the governor's earlier statewide emergency declaration covers the county event, the State Emergency Operations Center is activated and officials are preparing to request federal emergency resources from FEMA.
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October 27, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Escambia County commissioners applaud the rapid response to Hurricane Issa, urging residents in need to reach out via the county hotline for immediate assistance.

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Escambia commissioners praise rapid storm response, urge residents to use county hotline
Board members and emergency staff highlighted rescue and recovery work after Hurricane Issa, said dispatch logged more than 3,800 calls, and urged residents needing help to call the county hotline at 850-471-6600. Commissioners discussed FEMA PA/IA submissions and urged quicker use of county reserves for urgent needs.
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October 22, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Winnebago County faces tough budget constraints as levy limits leave only $750,000 for employee raises while FEMA steps in to aid tornado recovery efforts.

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County executive warns levy limits restrict budget choices; FEMA resource center open after tornado
County staff told the committee levy limits provide roughly $750,000 of breathing room, insufficient to cover proposed employee raises; the county is pursuing state and federal grants and coordinating with FEMA, which established a resource center at the Fox campus for tornado recovery.
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October 21, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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Licking County residents and businesses impacted by the recent disaster can access up to $2 million in SBA loans—are you ready to rebuild?

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SBA official briefs committee on disaster loans available after August presidential declaration
A U.S. Small Business Administration public affairs specialist told the service committee that businesses, nonprofits, and residents in the declared disaster area can apply for low-interest SBA loans (businesses up to $2 million; residents up to $500,000) through sba.gov/disaster or regional recovery centers; applications for physical-damage loans are available until Dec. 1.
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October 20, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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A bold proposal for a new justice campus in Madison County could revolutionize community corrections and reduce recidivism, all for an estimated $15 million investment.

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Presenter urges council to build new justice campus adjacent to jail, estimates $15 million cost
A presenter pitched building a 30,000–35,000 sq ft justice campus to co-locate probation, community corrections and reentry services alongside the new jail, arguing a new build is preferable to a $6–7 million remodel and outlining funding sources the county could tap over two years.
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October 20, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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Justice Point just scored a staggering $924,995 HRSA grant to enhance jail and mental health services, with even bigger funding on the horizon!

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Justice Point and partners report HRSA award and ongoing grant applications to expand jail and mental-health services
Justice Point staff told the council they were awarded $924,995 from HRSA, applied for a COSF grant seeking $1,000,000 over three years, and are pursuing TAD funds; proposed positions tied to awards include a jail case manager and behavioral health consultant.
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October 18, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Dawson County is taking a bold step to combat the opioid crisis by reallocating settlement payments to bolster the Nebraska Opioid Recovery Fund.

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Dawson County reallocates opioid settlement payments to Nebraska Opioid Recovery Fund
The commissioners voted unanimously to reallocate Nebraska Secondary Manufacturer opioid payments to the Nebraska Opioid Recovery Fund. The minutes do not specify the dollar amount.
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October 18, 2026 at 6:41 AM
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Florida's Governor announces a major boost for rural communities with Jay receiving around $600,000 as part of a $500 million support initiative!

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Governor highlights rural infrastructure grants; Jay awarded about $600,000
The governor said he handed out rural infrastructure grants in the region, naming Jay as receiving about $600,000 and saying the Department of Commerce has authorized over $500 million in rural support in the past 10 months.
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October 15, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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The Recovery Campus project in Clackamas County is on track, with demolition nearly complete and funding secured—exciting changes are coming!

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Recovery Campus construction and operations advance; federal earmark notice received
Clackamas County staff reported demolition nearly complete, exterior work on Building 1 expected by year‑end, federal earmark notice received and loan solicitation responses due Oct. 26; work groups are forming to finalize programming, a Good Neighbor agreement and data‑sharing protocols.
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October 14, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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The city has efficiently allocated nearly all of its $153.4 million in ARPA funds across 49 projects, with just $909,000 left to decide its fate!

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City staff report ARPA closeout progress; roughly $909,000 projected unspent
City staff reported that the $153.4 million in ARPA funds are nearly fully expended across 49 projects, with an estimated $909,000 possibly unspent; staff will return Nov. 9 with recommendations for remaining balances.
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October 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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The council has approved a staggering $1.5 million to tackle storm cleanup and repairs following a state emergency declaration!

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Council approves $1.5 million additional appropriations for storm cleanup
Council approved Resolution No. 2026-10 to appropriate additional funds for storm cleanup and repairs after a state emergency declaration; the presiding official said the appropriations total $1,500,000 intended to cover debris removal costs.
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October 10, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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Van Ingram shared exciting updates on the Kentucky ASAP program's funding and its local grassroots initiatives while announcing his upcoming retirement.

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Van Ingram reviews Kentucky ASAP funding, announces retirement
Van Ingram told the Tobacco Settlement Oversight Committee the Kentucky ASAP program reaches all 120 counties and described uses of FY2026 tobacco-settlement funds; he announced he will retire at the end of the year and introduced Tara Hyde as his intended successor.
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October 8, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Governor Kotek reveals that downtown Portland is buzzing with life again, boasting over 22 million pedestrian visits this year—could this be the spark for a citywide renaissance?

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Governor says downtown Portland foot traffic is nearing pre-pandemic levels
Governor Kotek told Oregonians that downtown Portland is seeing a rebound in visits, citing Portland Chamber data that showed more than 22 million pedestrian visits from January through August and described the city as an "economic engine" for the state.
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October 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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MEMA reveals a staggering $217 million in aid distributed to survivors of the January winter storm, but warns the disaster trust fund is nearly tapped out!

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MEMA reports $217M in individual assistance after winter storm and warns disaster trust fund is nearly exhausted
MEMA told the JLBC it distributed more than $217 million in individual assistance after the January winter storm, has $79M outstanding in a revolving loan fund to accelerate local recovery and said the state disaster trust fund has $6.7M cash on hand with more than $63M in near‑term obligations.
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October 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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Wilmington City Council has just approved critical grant applications to enhance overdose response and equip patrol cars with life-saving AEDs and Narcan.

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Wilmington council approves opioid‑settlement grants to fund patrol AEDs, recovery and grant‑management roles
The council voted Oct. 1 to adopt a package of grant applications to the Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission to keep recovery and outreach positions funded and equip patrol cars with life‑saving equipment; councilmembers pressed for plans to pursue larger awards to expand the programs.
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October 6, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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Discover how Princeville, a town born from the resilience of freedpeople, faced devastating floods and emerged as a symbol of strength and recovery.

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Princeville history recalled: Freedom Hill origins and the 1999 Hurricane Floyd flood
Johnny Williams (planning department) told the walk about Princeville’s founding by freedpeople after the Civil War, its incorporation in 1885, repeated Tar River flooding, the 1965 Corps-built dike and the 1999 failure that submerged parts of town.
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October 4, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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The Spokane Tribe faces devastating losses after a fire ravaged nearly 5,000 acres and destroyed seven homes, highlighting the urgent need for support and resources.

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Spokane Tribe official: fire burned thousands of acres on tribal land and destroyed uninsured homes
Monica Tenaskett of the Spokane Tribal Business Council described tribal losses including nearly 5,000 acres burned and seven homes lost (two insured), highlighted limited local firefighting resources and thanked state and federal partners for assistance and cleanup help.
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October 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Washington state is urging President Trump for a major disaster declaration to unlock vital federal funds for communities devastated by summer wildfires, with damages estimated at a staggering $188 million.

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Washington submits request for FEMA major disaster declaration after Spokane-area wildfires
Gov. Bob Ferguson said the state has requested a FEMA major disaster declaration for multiple counties and the Spokane Tribe after summer wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes, outlining damage counts and the types of federal aid sought.
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September 29, 2026 at 12:41 AM