143 drivers stand ready to assist at-risk and special needs students in Akron.

Speakers urged that the after‑hours program reach students across Boston rather than primarily those near Madison Park; BPS/OWD said five partner schools will feed students and OWD will provide facilitators, stipends and transportation supports while evening lab work will be held at Madison Park in Year 1 for safety reasons.

Health Department secures funding for lead remediation and emergency housing assistance in 2025.

During the June 11 OHS hearing, staff requested clarification of patient-count methodology, verification of data filters following an EHR transition, per-session cost averages for regional programs, transportation utilization figures, and any exportable patient compliance or outcome metrics; Trinity agreed to file late materials.

Senate budget committee plans to request full funding for education and transportation programs.

Oklahoma allows six-month extension for driver licenses of eligible incarcerated individuals

HEART reported 32 new enrollments, 50 discharges with 26% moving to permanent housing, 321 referrals and a by-name list of 73 unhoused people. Tiffany Marcito said food and transportation supports drove October’s higher service counts.

Rotary Club plans annual event to fund van service and youth programs on August 2.

Minnesota allocates $7.5 billion for education in the 2025 budget proposal.

A state grant of $500,000 will fund an Operation Drive program administered through district courts to help suspended drivers regain legal status via case management, rides and attorney assistance; staff said there is no county match and the program aims to reduce misdemeanor outcomes tied to driving infractions.

Lawmakers and education officials reviewed proposed K–12 budget adjustments: a $38.5 million increase for pupil transportation and broad formula shifts, while some one-time programs face cuts such as a $2 million reduction to a character-education appropriation.

Parent advocates for special needs children after school district's transport changes harm her child.

The committee approved the Department of Aging's FY26–27 Regional Area Plan update, which outlines priorities for nutrition, in‑home support, transportation and caregiver services; members highlighted gaps in rental assistance, transportation and caregiver supports and requested further details in future RFPs.

The board approved the FY2027 budget after reviewing salary and benefits adjustments, capital outlay changes and program funding; members emphasized maintaining transportation and student meal programs while phasing out some grant-dependent lines.

Bus drivers discuss financial burdens and business management amid potential contract changes.

At their regular meeting, the Coffey County Board of Commissioners approved a set of routine payroll notices and letters of support, authorized $125,000 for Crosswinds Counseling and separate approvals including a special‑use permit for a grain bunker; the board also approved a contract change order for courthouse pavement and set county holiday/ob