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mental health programs
Coverage of mental health programs in the Nexus archive.
- Colorado Springs dispensary tax dollars funding south Nevada corridor security contract
Colorado Springs City Council approved a $700,000 security contract for the south Nevada corridor, with $450,000 funded by the city's 5% retail marijuana special sales tax. Cannabis Depot, a dispensary in an 'offense hotspot,' will benefit from increased security, and business representatives emphasized the initiative's role in improving safety and addressing mental health challenges in the area.
- Williamson County seeks more state funding for mental health programs
Williamson County commissioners approved sending a letter to state lawmakers urging continued support for Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, the region's designated local mental health authority.