Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam laid out a nearly $500 million plan to strengthen the state’s mental health and substance-abuse treatment services.
Northam spoke in Arlington Wednesday and announced the $485 million commitment to the state’s behavioral health system. He called the money a “down payment.”
If approved by lawmakers, the plan would use a combination of federal and state funds to strengthen the state’s mental health and substance-abuse treatment services.
“The pandemic has led to increases in depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and other mental health issues in Virginia and across the country, which has added to the strain on our behavioral health system and the valued people who work within it,” Northam said. “This funding package is a down payment that will significantly increase support … ”
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Cheyenne NWS: Snow, Second Wave Of Winter Weather Coming Our Way
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The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service says snow should taper off later today [Wednesday] before the second wave of winter weather begins to hit southeast Wyoming this evening.
The agency posted this statement late Tuesday afternoon:
Get our free mobile app TIMING IS IMPORTANT! Periods of unsettled weather containing snowfall will impact our region tonight into Friday morning. Travel impacts will range from none to moderate over the next few days so please plan wisely! Forecast uncertainty remains on Thursday into Friday morning for snowfall amounts. Lower elevations could receive up to 2 inches through Wednesday late morning for areas such as Torrington, Cheyenne, and Douglas. Higher elevation cities such as Rawlins, Elk Mountain, and Esterbrook could receive 3-4 inches through Wednesday late morning. We re expecting snow accumulations in the mountains through Friday ranging from 10-14 i