Trump administration volatility reaches into Nevada public health programs

By: Michael Lyle

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 792

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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The Trump Administration abruptly canceling – then perhaps reinstating or partially reinstating – federal health grants is creating overall “funding volatility” in state and local public health programs, officials told state lawmakers this week.

The ongoing cuts and constant back-and-forth policy changes have confounded efforts to maintain state and local programs as well as retain staff, they say.

“Funding volatility is probably the most painful part of our jobs right now,” said Julia Peek, …

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