Behavioral health advocates ‘shocked and dismayed’ drug program being cut – Center Square

At $52.7 billion, Gov. JB Pritzker’s spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1 would spend the most of any previous state budget. But documents from the governor’s office show the line item for Addiction Treatment, Prevention, and Related Services was $71.5 million for fiscal year 2024; for fiscal 2025’s proposed plan, that line item is $56.5 million. For Addiction Treatment Services, last year’s budget appropriated $107.1 million; for fiscal 2025, that line item is $85 million
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Hello, Indiana!
2 years ago

Again, create a problem by normalizing/ legalizing drugs, and then create social service programs to mitigate the unfortunate outcomes, grifting cash all down the line.

chris
2 years ago

SAD WHAT THIS GUY IS DOING TO ILLINOIS AND THE PEOPLE…….THAT’S WHAT DEMS DO……..THEIR POCKET FIRST!!

debtsor
2 years ago

In a progressive utopia, drug addicts are left to die from overdoses.

Ex Illini
2 years ago

Looks like illegals have replaced addicts as a priority of the Governor.

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