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<br /> <br />related efforts to support the largest economic driver <br />in North Carolina; <br /> <br />34) * Transportation Funding – Support increased state <br />funding for transportation construction and maintenance <br />needs, and support legislation to ensure that the STI <br />funding formula recognizes that one size does not fit <br />all and that projects in both rural and urban areas are <br />prioritized and funded, and eliminate the cap on light <br />rail funding; <br /> <br />35) * Behavioral Health Services – Support increased state <br />funding for behavioral health services and facilities <br />at the state and local level, including dedicated <br />resources for community paramedicine projects. Support <br />Medicaid reimbursement to EMS for behavioral health <br />transport to crisis centers and structure appropriate <br />county participation in behavioral health program <br />governance; <br /> <br />36) * Adult Protective Services – Support increased funding <br />and legislation to strengthen adult protective <br />services; <br /> <br />14