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Committee adopts letter asking state to notify chairs if federal funding for Bright Star shifts
Summary
The appropriations committee adopted a letter of intent asking state health officials to notify committee co-chairs and present options if federal funding changes disrupt Bright Star maternal and infant mortality programs; the committee also requested data reports by November.
The Joint Committee on Appropriations adopted a letter of intent asking the Department of Health to notify the committee co-chairs and present options for action if federal funding for maternal and infant health programs changes in a way that would disrupt services connected with the Bright Star program.
Representative Muckey, who introduced the item, said the item reflects a shift from general funds to federal funds for parts of the program and that the committee seeks early notice and data. Muckey said the letter notes a reduction of $300,000…
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