DHHS, prison employees react to job cuts in budget
With the House budget proposal around the corner, this episode delves into pressing issues surrounding mental health and correctional facilities amidst significant budget cuts. First Vice President Wendell Powell and DHHS Committee Chairwoman Kathy Merritt share firsthand insights into the challenges faced by state employees working in high-stress environments with alarming vacancy rates.
Listeners will gain an understanding of the profound impact these job cuts have on public services, especially mental health services and correctional facilities, and how they ripple out to affect the…
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