Substance abuse programs, Office of Children’s Services get boost in funding

Among Governor Bill Walker’s list of vetoes yesterday is what looks like $6.5 million in cuts to the Department of Health and Social Services. One is slated for substance abuse treatment pilot programs. Another for children’s services. But here’s the catch — even with those cuts, the department will still be getting extra money for those services next year.
When setting the FY17 budget, the Legislature included some additional funds over FY16. Eleven million dollars were