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Bear River Health District warns federal-contract cuts could slash local programs
Summary
Bear River Health District officials told the Rich County Commission that roughly two-thirds of the district’s revenue comes from contracts and that proposed federal budget cuts could eliminate prevention and preparedness programs, prompting contingency planning.
The Bear River Health District told the Rich County Commission that about 65% of its revenues come from contracts and that a proposed roughly 40% reduction in federal contract funding could force deep cuts to prevention and preparedness programs.
Health Department staff told commissioners the county tax contribution accounts for roughly 12% of their revenue and two small pots of state money also support operations. The presenter said, “65% of our revenues come from contracts.” Staff said the department has already absorbed pandemic-era reductions — losing about $1 million in COVID funding and eliminating 10 positions — and estimated cuts tied to the president’s proposed budget could total about $1.6 million.
The district’s presenter said the proposed cuts would affect…
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