Recent high-profile tragedies have shown some gaping holes in our state’s mental health system that need to be addressed. A young man named Joel Reuter, suffering from a mental health…
Fixing a broken mental health system
Joel’s Law and dealing with lawsuits, disasters, and an increase in child abuse reports
The House Appropriations committee is planning to hear two bills Today, (Jan. 26, 2015): HB 1258 – Concerning court review of detention decisions under the involuntary treatment act. This is…
Advice from 4th Graders – Week 1
I recently spent a fair amount of time working with Linda Myrick’s 4th grade class at Somerset. After my visit they sent me a stack of cards with advice on…
HDC Hot Sheet: Week 3
Good afternoon – It’ll be another busy week in the House for Week 3. Joel’s Law, $12 minimum wage, paid sick & safe leave, breakfast after the bell, the Early…
Continuing Dr. King’s march for equality and opportunity
The House honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. earlier this week. More than half a century ago, Dr. King struck the conscious of America with a powerful message: separate is…