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An estimated 97,050 911 telecommunicators answer emergency calls nationwide.

Some states have full authority to oversee the 911 system, while others share responsibilities with local agencies or have no authority at all.

Over half of PSAP representatives surveyed indicated their 911 telecommunicators have not received specialized behavioral health crisis training.

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Variable Rate Gas Taxes

In many states, gas tax revenues are not keeping up with the transportation funding needs of the state. The weaknesses of a per-gallon gas tax are well understood—as vehicles become more efficient, they require less gasoline per mile. At the same time, younger generations are driving less than previous ones. States are also feeling a pinch from rising costs for transportation projects. The Congressional Budget Office reports that even as nominal spending on infrastructure has risen 44% since 200
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