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Commissioners pause 2026 changes; county to receive limited legacy funding and still faces staff shortages
Summary
The county commissioners voted to pause planned 2026 changes and the health department will receive roughly $117,000 in legacy funding with restrictions including a 30-day hiring freeze and Indiana-resident hiring requirement. Staff reported continued shortages, with nursing down to two nurses and two medical assistants.
Board members reported that county commissioners voted to pause planned changes for 2026 and to resume limited legacy funding to the health department while state legislation is considered.
Lanters told the board the county will receive about $117,000 in legacy funding but that…
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