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Greene County officials warn temporary federal/state freeze could withhold about $3.9 million for local social services
Summary
County human services staff said a recent multi‑state action and lawsuit has produced a temporary freeze that could delay roughly $3.9 million in reimbursements for programs including the Social Service Block Grant, childcare and TANF, while the county must continue mandated services.
Greene County human services leaders told the County Services committee on Wednesday that a recent multi‑state action has led to a temporary freeze of federal/state funding that could withhold an estimated $3.9 million in reimbursements to the county.
Sarah, a county human services official, said three letters to the governor’s office and subsequent litigation involving multiple states produced an immediate pause. “We received a temporary restraining order by 06:00 on Friday of the night,” she said, describing the court action that followed the letters. She summarized…
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