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Lawmakers call Laurel's block on mental health facility discriminatory
Original: State lawmakers say Laurel's move to block mental health facility is discriminatory
State lawmakers in Montana are accusing the city of Laurel of discrimination after it moved to block a mental health facility from opening. The lawmakers argue the move unfairly targets people with mental illness and reflects broader resistance to mental health services in communities. The dispute has drawn attention to ongoing tensions between local governments and providers seeking to expand mental health care across the state.
Why now: Local officials' opposition to a mental health facility has sparked accusations of discrimination, prompting public debate.
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- State lawmakers say Laurel's move to block mental health facility is discriminatory · Montana Public Radio
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