JFAC approves public health services enhancements, directs several program reviews

Mar 12, 2025

The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee voted to add staffing and funding for the Department of Health and Welfare's Division of Public Health Services and approved language directing reviews and potential transitions for several programs, including immunizations, home visiting, overdose prevention and 988 operations.

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The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on March 12 approved enhancements to the Department of Health and Welfare's Division of Public Health Services, adding four full-time equivalent positions and a mix of general, federal and dedicated fund increases while directing staff to report back on several program transitions and cost-benefit studies.

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