One of the most difficult parts of my job is representing a neighborhood when a group home or a drug treatment center moves in.

NIMBY – Not In My BackYard is the slogan.

At the same time, these facilities provide a valuable service.

Senate Bill 96 was heard in my committee today.

It would require a behavior health program to establish and implement a safety program for the benefit of the individuals it serves.

My list of bills for next year now includes expanding this requirement to additional community providers.