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02/02/2023
State of Ohio Biennial Fiscal Budget - the process
Ohio lawmakers consider many hundreds of bills during a typical biennial session of the General Assembly yet, no legislation is more important to the operation of state government than the bills that compose the state budget. It is through the enactment of these bills that the General Assembly is able to allocate the state's financial resources among the thousands of competing spending priorities.
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Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: More Than a Checklist
A resource from Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities
In honor of Black History Month, OACBHA has released Health Equity Diversity, and Inclusion: More than a Checklist. By offering a framework and practical resources, this toolkit supports organizations wanting to take action to address behavioral health disparities in their community. Building upon the Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Readiness Toolkit, the toolkit provides practical recommendations and steps to help your organization move from performative actions to systemic change. Both toolkits are available for download on the OACBHA website.
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In honor of Black History month
In 1976, during the nation's bicentennial, President Gerald R. Ford urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history” when he called for Black History Month. During February, OPPA will share more information about Black History month, including information and resources to assist individuals and organizations that are taking action to address behavioral health disparities. If you wish to share anything or recognize an individual, please send an email oppa@oppa.org
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