Mental health crises are rising. Specialized teams help, but responders say the larger system is broken.

from SPR News Today · host Owen Henderson, Eliza Billingham

Plus, Washington's new 'millionaire's tax' faces legal challenges led by two previous state attorney generals. Washington school superintendent Chris Reykdal lambasts Democrats for cuts to kindergarten prep. A far-right blogger appeals her defamation case over a CDA drag performance, and Idaho Governor Brad Little vetoes five bills.

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