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Health director warns of state cuts and administrative burden as county seeks relief
Summary
Deschutes County health director told commissioners the department expects funding pressure in the short session and urged advocacy to prevent cuts; she emphasized administrative-burden reform (LC 202) could help preserve direct services.
Pauline Harris, Deschutes County health director, told commissioners she is closely monitoring the legislature and does not expect typical funding gains this short session. Harris said the department is prioritizing statutory duties and trying to limit services lost if state funding is reduced.
"We're just hoping nothing would be taken away," Harris said, noting the department is…
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