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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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2 weeks ago

Committee hears details on paused, canceled federal grants; child care, public health and energy awards at risk State budget staff told senators that multiple federal awards are paused or canceled (MMB cites about six awards on hold totaling ~$491M and multiple cancellations, including a $65M public-health infrastructure grant); MMB and DHS warned that childcare (CCDBG), TANF and other grants are at risk, and DHS said it is mapping implementation steps for work-reporting requirements effective Jan. 1, 2027.

Minnesota's public health, child care, and energy programs face a staggering $491 million in paused or canceled federal grants, leaving essential services hanging by a thread.

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#MN #PublicHealthInfrastructure #CitizenPortal #FundingCrisis #MinnesotaPublicHealth

Citizen Portal News US

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4 months ago

UN: large-scale strikes drive sharp rise in civilian casualties in Ukraine The UN says overnight nationwide strikes attributed to the Russian Federation killed and injured civilians, damaged residential buildings and health infrastructure, and that civilian casualties from January–October rose nearly 30% over the same period last year.

The UN has condemned a devastating overnight attack in Ukraine that has led to a shocking rise in civilian casualties and widespread destruction of essential infrastructure.

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#US #CitizenPortal #PublicHealthInfrastructure #KyivCivilianSafety #CrisisResponse

RichardJR

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6 months ago

11/12 This isn't just about politics — it's about the infrastructure that protects Americans 24/7 from foodborne illness, disease outbreaks, and biological threats.

As one expert noted: These agencies "are looking out for us" constantly. Now chaos.
#PublicHealthInfrastructure #24SevenProtection

Citizen Portal News Colorado

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9 months ago

Public Health Agency receives federal funding extension for infectious disease data modernization Agency secures eight-month funding for ELC program focusing on infectious disease management.

Montezuma County is set to enhance its infectious disease management with a vital federal grant extension, ensuring public health officials are better equipped for future challenges.

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#MontezumaCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #InfectiousDiseaseManagement #PublicHealthInfrastructure

Web Chick

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10 months ago

Perry County Health Department Perry County Health Department in New Lexington, OH 43764. We are dedicated to enhancing public health in Perry County by proactively preventing diseases, promoting overall health and safety, and safe...

🏗️ RFP Alert: Modular Office Project
The Perry County Health Department is seeking proposals for a modular office solution to enhance public health services.

#WebChick #PerryCountyHealth #ModularOffice #RFP #PublicHealthInfrastructure

Citizen Portal News Washington

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10 months ago

King County Council approves funding for handwashing facilities at parks and food vendor support King County Council supports food safety initiatives and improves permit turnaround times for vendors.

King County is making strides in public health by cutting food vendor permit times drastically and boosting support for youth mental health—discover how these changes could impact your community!

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#KingCounty #WA #FoodVendorSupport #PublicHealthInfrastructure #YouthMentalHealth

RichardJR

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11 months ago

4/9 Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News medical contributor, warned: "This is just one in a series of many, many cuts we're seeing across health agencies across the country," the funding supported COVID programs and broader public health infrastructure.
#PublicHealthInfrastructure #DiseaseMonitoring

Citizen Portal News New Jersey

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11 months ago

Doctor Denise Anderson advocates for New Jersey Public Health Institute establishment Anderson supports Assembly Bill 4362 to enhance New Jersey's public health infrastructure and equity.

New Jersey is on the brink of a transformative shift in public health as advocates push for the establishment of the New Jersey Public Health Institute to better prepare for future crises.

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#NJ #CitizenPortal #PublicHealthInfrastructure #EmergencyPreparedness

Citizen Portal News Colorado

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1 year ago

Colorado Department of Public Health allocates $56M for health services and employee support Department of Public Health and Environment secures funding for personal services and health benefits.

Colorado's Senate Bill 104 is set to allocate a staggering $56 million to enhance public health services and support state employees, but what does this mean for the future of health care in the state?

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#CO #PublicHealthInfrastructure #HealthInvestment #EmployeeSupport