Trump Administration Pulls Back State And Local Health Funding
The reasoning behind the pull back comes after the end of the COVID pandemic, as much of the grants were issued for a limited purpose to assist during that time.
The Department of Health and Human Services is canceling billions of funds in federal grants that state and local health departments use.
The departments were using the money to track infectious diseases, health disparities, vaccinations, mental health services, and other health issues.
The reasoning behind the pull back comes after the end of the COVID pandemic, as much of the grants were issued for a limited purpose to assist during that time.
The stop-work notices claimed the funds are no longer necessary as their limited purpose has run out. They were delivered this week and were effective immediately.
Much of the funding has already been spent. However, the federal government said it expects to recover the money starting 30 days after the termination notices were sent.
