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Senate subcommittee rejects $5 million "belonging" campaign; members cite weak metrics and tight budget
Summary
The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 4 voted to reject a $5 million one‑time request to start a statewide "belonging" initiative aimed at increasing social connection. Committee members and LAO questioned the proposal's definitional clarity, measurable outcomes and priority relative to housing, homelessness and higher education cuts.
The subcommittee voted to reject a $5 million, one‑time general fund request from the Governor's Office of Service and Community Engagement to launch a statewide "belonging" initiative intended to build social connection, reduce isolation and better link communities to existing state programs.
GoServe staff described the proposal as a campaign to boost awareness of state resources that…
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