On Meidas Defense, Joe Plenzler and Ian Bassin expose the authoritarian playbook threatening American democracy and how to fight back.

A reporter at the Harrison County meeting summarized the Olivia White federal lawsuit and its settlement terms—117 remedial items—and said recent court‑monitor reports indicate the state has met only a fraction of required benchmarks; plaintiffs are opposing the state's motion to dismiss.

Brown & Brown presented the county's 2027 health-plan renewal options, reporting the county faces roughly $34 million in program costs under the current arrangement and a recommended 'bottom line' scenario of about $43.7 million; advisers said vendor interest is weak because of unfavorable claim experience and urged staying with the state health benefit plan while monitoring the market.

Officials said nearly 70% of the human-services contract backlog consists of discretionary contracts and described the expanded pilot as one step toward addressing systemic payment delays for nonprofits.

A DCYF social worker urged attention to high extended foster care caseloads; a written statement read to the board recounted a hospitalized child whose repeated reports did not lead to protective action and asked the board to investigate systemic failure.

Valerie Bullock calls for a 20% reduction in Tampa police budget during public comments.

Connecticut outlines comprehensive educational support plan for children in justice system custody.

Legislators propose reforms based on Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee recommendations

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