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HR 1 Medicaid work requirements and eligibility reviews

Starting next July, federal HR 1 changes mean Medicaid expansion recipients face eligibility reviews twice a year instead of once, and roughly 11,000 of the 80,000 people served are projected to be at risk under new work requirements. Social Services is ramping up outreach, employment services, and partnerships to keep people covered.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026

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Public Safety Technology

Chesterfield is launching a new drone program to give police and fire crews a quicker look at emergency scenes. These high-tech flyers will help first responders assess situations and plan their response before even arriving on the scene.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 28, 2026