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AL lawmakers urged to prioritize children's health, safety

The article from MSN discusses a call to action by the Voices for Alabama's Children organization, urging Alabama lawmakers to prioritize children's health and safety. The organization highlighted several key issues during a legislative session, including the need for better access to healthcare, mental health services, and education. They emphasized the importance of addressing child poverty, improving early childhood education, and ensuring that children have safe environments both at home and in school. The group also advocated for policies that would support families, such as expanding Medicaid to cover more children and increasing funding for programs that prevent child abuse and neglect. The urgency of these matters was underscored by the potential long-term benefits for the state's future workforce and overall societal well-being.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/al-lawmakers-urged-to-prioritize-children-s-health-safety/ar-AA1yriVV ]