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Behavioral health funding takes shape as legislative deadline nears

Lawmakers say the new behavioral health spending will build on previous down payment to shore up the state’s lagging services
June 22, 2023
 
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Inside the Oregon Capitol Building in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon lawmakers are finalizing a $153 million behavioral health spending package that includes funding for a new crisis line, training w