Public health division asks legislature to restore ongoing programs, funds data modernization and workforce incentives

The Division of Public Health Services at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare asked the Joint Finance Appropriations Committee on Monday to restore a range of ongoing public-health programs, fund one-time data modernization projects paid largely with federal dollars, and continue several workforce incentives aimed at rural areas. Director Alex Adams presented the agency's request and answered legislators' questions alongside Division Administrator Elke Shaw Tullock and fiscal staff.