Public safety leaders told the council overtime and training budgets were short of necessary levels and asked for funds for radios, dispatch support and training; chiefs warned gaps risk service continuity and sought restored line items and capital installments.

The council recommended that the Legislature restore consolidated court costs to reverse inflationary erosion and that general revenue fund initial training for new judges and key court personnel rather than relying solely on court costs.

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