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“Our hearts are breaking”; Humboldt County playgroup funding to be cut in half next year

First 5 Humboldt director credits dropping tobacco sales as a double-edged sword

During a Board of Supervisors meeting, First 5 Humboldt Executive Director Mary Ann Hansen said funding for the program has plummeted and is expected to continue going down. (Screenshot)
During a Board of Supervisors meeting, First 5 Humboldt Executive Director Mary Ann Hansen said funding for the program has plummeted and is expected to continue going down. (Screenshot)
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During a presentation to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, First 5 Humboldt Executive Director Mary Ann Hansen said funding for playgroups in Humboldt County is set to be cut in half next year, due to declining revenue from tobacco sales.

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