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From learning to doing: How Davidson County Schools is putting the science of reading into practice
Davidson County Schools helped third grade teachers turn science of reading knowledge into daily practice by creating teacher-led units.
Los Angeles County probes Farmers Insurance Company's handling of wildfire claims
Los Angeles County launched a probe into Farmers Insurance Company's handling of claims by policyholders impacted by last year's devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires, after a growing number of residents
Burlington County Health Department Offering Flu Vaccines Beginning September 18
The Burlington County Health Department announced its free flu vaccine clinics schedule to protect residents and keep communities healthy.The Health Department will be holding weekly flu vaccine clini
Lexington-Fayette Health Department sprays for mosquitoes after surge in complaints
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has sent teams out to spray for mosquitoes this week after a notable increase in complaints from residents across the county.
Onondaga County term limit compromise sent to BOE
The compromise consists of two referendums.
Three Kern Students Named Among Nation’s Top 300 Young Scientists
Three Kern County students are among the nation’s top young scientists after being selected as Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators
County Commission approves LOI for Ascension’s acquisition of Williamson Health
The Williamson County Board of Commissioners voted on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at a special called meeting, to approve a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) for the potential sale of Williamson
T-Pain Sues Konvict Entertainment for $489K in Unpaid Royalties, Alleges Contract Breach
T-Pain has filed a lawsuit against Konvict Entertainment in Fulton County Superior Court, seeking $489,047.76 in allegedly unpaid royalties, prejudgment interest, and attorney fees. The complaint, filed on Friday, Sept….
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, Sept. 10-13
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County, with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.
Williamson County moves forward with plans to sell health system to Ascension St. Thomas
After a medication error at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown left at least one woman paralyzed and put the hospital’s Medicare funding in jeopardy, some residents and county commissioners raised concerns about the sale.
Williamson County moves forward with plans to sell health system to Ascension St. Thomas
After a medication error at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown left at least one woman paralyzed and put the hospital’s Medicare funding in jeopardy, some residents and county commissioners raised concerns about the sale.
Williamson County moves forward with plans to sell health system to Ascension St. Thomas
After a medication error at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown left at least one woman paralyzed and put the hospital’s Medicare funding in jeopardy, some residents and county commissioners raised concerns about the sale.
Williamson County moves forward with plans to sell health system to Ascension St. Thomas
After a medication error at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown left at least one woman paralyzed and put the hospital’s Medicare funding in jeopardy, some residents and county commissioners raised concerns about the sale.
Williamson County moves forward with plans to sell health system to Ascension St. Thomas
After a medication error at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown left at least one woman paralyzed and put the hospital’s Medicare funding in jeopardy, some residents and county commissioners raised concerns about the sale.
Brennan expects tough test against Fleetwood
Newport County midfielder Ciaran Brennan expects a "tough" test against Fleetwood Town as the Exiles aim to preserve their unbeaten start at home.
St. Mary’s County Health Department Receives $3.5 M for Connected Care Initiative
A new $3.5 million investment is helping St. Mary’s County rethink how residents connect to care, bringing health, behavioral health, wellness, and
Steuben County Public Health confirms 10th measles case since Aug. 18
On Tuesday, the Steuben County health department reported its 10th measles case in an unvaccinated resident.
Grow wellness goals with health coaches at Nature's Garden Natural Foods & Shoes
September is Healthy Aging Month, and in this week's Art of Aging, we'll meet two longtime business owners in Berks County, PA offering up natural health advice if you're looking to set some new wellness goals.
Medical Center at Scottsville hosting free Community Health Fair
The Medical Center at Scottsville Community Health Fair will take place on Saturday at Allen County-Scottsville High School.
Kamala Harris to campaign with Sen. Jon Ossoff as part of midterm campaign swing
Kamala Harris will keynote a Fulton County Democrats dinner and stump with Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff at the end of October, capping off a spate of appearances on the trail for a select group of candidates on the midterms ballot this year.
Bremen District 228 students get an early look at careers in healthcare through Cook County program
Students from Bremen School District 228 joined the Cook County Department of Public Health’s Community Healthcare Worker Pipeline Program.
Fire at commercial business park in Lancaster County closes roadway
EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Crews are on the scene of an ongoing fire at a commercial business park in Lancaster County. According to the East Lampeter Township Police Department, fi…
Henrico Business Watch: Business license filings Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2026
Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2026 Henrico County reported 40 business-license filings with start dates during the week. The filings are listed alphabetically by business or trade name, followed by a registered address and business industry classification. 9317 Property, LLC, 9317 Becton Road, Glen Allen – Manufacturing, Non-profit and Other.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Play about Marion’s history to be performed at Lincoln Theatre
New play tells the story of Smyth County’s past 250 years.
Letter: Rural representation in Deschutes County politics
During the Revolutionary and Civil wars, citizens have fought for freedom. Freedom from tyranny. America has fought throughout the world for people’s rights. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, […]
Dozens of crews on scene of business fire in Lancaster County
Roads are closed in East Lampeter Township while crews battle a business fire.
Things to do this weekend and beyond in Gainesville and Alachua County
Looking for that perfect Halloween costume? Check out Dance Alive National Ballet and Next Generation's Great Halloween Costume Sale.
The jail is a hospital: 90 percent of inmates need physical, mental healthcare
Alexandria Vega, a behavioral health specialist in the Deschutes County Jail, transitions from cell to cell. In one, an inmate is suicidal. In another she provides formal therapy. For a […]
The politics of politics
At its most recent meeting, the San Mateo County Democratic Party Central Committee rendered its endorsements for the Nov. 3 election.
Oswego Players announce 2026 Don McCann contest winners
OSWEGO — “Undiscovered Country” has taken top honors in the Oswego Players 2026 Don J. McCann Memorial One-Act Play Writing Contest.By Dana Leslie Goldstein of Brooklyn, “Undiscovered Country” examines losing a loved one and how, through memories, lost love can be found. A panel of 15 volunteer judges praised it for its flow of dialog and richly developed characters. Goldstein receives a $250 cash prize. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmv2C?6C:?8 2 S`d_ D64@?5\A=246 AC:K6 :D q6? sH@C t?@F89]” xE’D 2 DE@CJ @7 2 J@F?8 2FE:DE:4 >2? H9@ DECF88=6D E@ 4@?BF6C 9:D :??6C :?D64FC:E:6D 367@C6 2 3:8 2F5:E:@?]k^Am#placement_726068_0_i{width:100%;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid726068 = window.pid726068 || rnd;var plc726068 = window.plc726068 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=726068;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid726068+';place='+(plc726068++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');kAm%96 Sfd E9:C5\A=246 AC:K6 :D 2H2C565 E@ “p== 7@C 2 qF4
Talarico unveils GOP support, including former Dallas elected leaders
A group of Republicans supporting James Talarico includes former Dallas Mayor Steve Bartlett, former U.S. Rep. Alan Steelman and former Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley.
Washtenaw County Health Department issues warning after two bats discovered with rabies
The Washtenaw County Health Department has issued an information warning after two bats with rabies were discovered locally. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
Clark County program connects inmates to mental health care before release
Several Clark County organizations are working together to strengthen behavioral health services and care coordination for those involved in the justice system.
North Penn Athletic Hall of Fame announces 2026 induction class
The 2026 North Penn Alumni Athletic Association induction class features a plethora of former sports standouts
'August: Osage County' is an A+ production
Although no play or production is perfect, “August: Osage County” and Sierra Theatre Company’s production of it come pretty darn close. The playwriting—concept, characters and dialogue—is dynamic, smart and real
Carteret Health Care takes free screenings on the road with countywide stops
CARTERET COUNTY — Carteret Health Care is taking free health screenings on the road this month, with several stops planned across the county.No appointments are
Davie County based business, Grail Card Promotions specializes in sports and Pokémon card shows
A Davie County based business specializes in sports and Pokémon card shows. Grail Card Promotions is hosting several upcoming shows and giving back to local high schools.
Portage County high school sports recaps for the week of Sept. 7-13
Check out our Portage County high school golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball scores and recaps for the week of September 7, 2026.
Week 3 Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Schedule Changes
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — We have some Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz games being moved from Friday to Thursday. Galax at Carroll County, Eastern Montgomery at Northwood, Virginia High at George Wythe, Tazewell at Grayson County and Narrows at Chilhowie are the games being moved to Thursday.
County moves Williamson Health sale to Ascension Saint Thomas forward
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County officials advance sale of Williamson Health to Ascension Saint Thomas
The vote came during a specially called meeting, just days after nine new commissioners and a new county mayor took office.
Bat found in home tested positive for rabies, McDonough County health officials say
The McDonough County Health Department reported finding a bat with rabies in a home on Sept. 3.
Williamson County moves forward with plans to sell health system to Ascension St. Thomas
The Williamson County Commission voted to approve a non-binding letter of intent to sell Williamson Health to Ascension St. Thomas Wednesday night.
Game Night Live: Harlem gearing up for 1A Lincoln County
HARLEM, GA (WJBF)- It’s week four of Game Night Live, and this week it’s in the Peach state. The Harlem Bulldogs will make the trip up north to face the number one ranked Lincoln County Red Devils. The Harlem Bulldogs are coming off their 21-14 win against the Greenbrier Wolfpack. The new 4A Bulldogs will […]
Business news: New home for Mountain Tots, a new luxury real estate firm and a donation for river conservation
Vista Bank financing new home for Mountain Tots Preschool Vista Bank is financing the construction of a new home for Mountain Tots Preschool, a project that will expand licensed childcare capacity in Eagle County at a time...
Winterville man held on $125,000 bond after alleged ECU Health disturbance
A Winterville man is being held on a $125,000 secured bond after his arrest in connection with an alleged disturbance at ECU Health Medical Center, according to
Lawsuit settled over former Wake County employee recording women at a health facility
Wake County has settled a lawsuit over a former medical assistant's placement of cameras in a women's restroom.
Paving business claims heavy machinery stolen in Horry County
An asphalt company co-founder is claiming heavy machinery has been stolen from him and the company.
Sonoma County Office of Education offers free virtual mental health workshops for caregivers and families
The sessions will be held Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. with both English and Spanish tracks. The first session, set for Sept. 10, will be a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training.
Dengue outbreak in Hillsborough County: Health officials warn spread could take time to slow
Health and mosquito control officials are warning residents that Hillsborough County’s dengue outbreak could take time to wind down as crews continue working to find and treat mosquito breedi…
Majority support Fresno prosecutors carrying firearms
Most Business Journal readers support allowing prosecutors to carry firearms on the job following a targeted attack on a Fresno County prosecutor.
Bald Head Island Conservancy lands $424K grant for coastal science training
A Brunswick County conservation group is getting nearly half a million dollars in federal funding to expand hands-on coastal conservation training for dozens of local students.
Florida dengue outbreak: Health officials investigate possible dengue-related death in Tampa
The Florida Department of Health is investigating the death of a Hillsborough County resident that may be associated with a dengue virus infection.
Health officials investigate possible Dengue death
The Tampa Bay area remains the epicenter of Florida's Dengue Fever outbreak. Now, the Florida Department of Health is investigating a possible death in Hillsborough County. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Aroostook County couple launches ‘walking taco’ business after eclipse success
Angelina and Chuck Jackman, owners of Amity-based Jack’s Walkin’ Tacos, just won a $25,000 business grant.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math … STEM in action at next Placer County Navy League meeting
The Placer County Council of the Navy League is meeting Monday, Sept. 21.
Texas Democrats focus on economy, voting access as RNC meets in Dallas
As the RNC meets in Dallas, Democrats are emphasizing working-class economics and voting access, with Tarrant County in the spotlight.
Wayne County Commission removes mental health network board member after misconduct investigation
An outside law firm investigated allegations against Kenya Ruth, a board member for the county's community mental authority accused of "erratic" behavior.
Mental Health Board faces forks in the road - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
Some community members, including the former Massey Commission’s managing director, say the inaugural Sangamon County Mental Health Board has to better address the communities it is attempting to support if the board wants to be successful. Since the Mental Health Board began meeting monthly at the end of May, some of the specific asks have […]
OCWA begins building parallel water lines to support Micron growth
Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) officials announced two new transmission lines on Wednesday.
Fire damages business in Chatham Borough; no injuries reported
CHATHAM BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — Firefighters extinguished an early morning structure fire at a business in Chatham Borough on Wednesday, with no injuries reported, according to Borough Administrator Stephen …
Lancaster County judge dismisses challenge to Nebraska K-12, collegiate sports ballot measure
A district court judge dismissed all objections Tuesday to a last-minute legal effort seeking to disqualify a ballot measure that would cement sex-separate school sports requirements in the Nebraska Constitution.
WVU, state, healthcare partners get $2.4M to recruit, retain, expand medical profession statewide
Building on the foundational success of West Virginia’s premier talent attraction and retention programs, West Virginia University will use $2.4 million to help recruit and retain state-licensed healthcare professionals by standing up three new programs: Ascend WV Healthcare, First Ascent Healthcare, and a new pilot program that extends beyond the current 23-county Ascend WV and First Ascent network.
Miami Celebrates Breastfeeding with Family Day in Doral - Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
The event took place on August 22 at Doral Legacy Park Community Center.
Can Meister emulate Agyemang at Derby?
Derby County talent acquisition lead Leigh Bromby says the club signed Henrik Meister this summer with big expectations and an eye on the future.
Stores collecting biometric data in Monroe County must tell customers
Monroe County mandates businesses to post notices when using biometric identification technology, enhancing transparency and protecting consumers.
Dog grooming and Taco Bell: See business licenses issued in Hamilton County last week
Business licenses issued Aug. 31-Sept. 4, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office:
Kane County reports 2nd measles case of 2026, connected to 1st case, in vaccinated patient
Kane County health officials said they have identified a second confirmed case of measles.
Walton: Mental health resources are economic infrastructure
Melissa Walton of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council examines how behavioral health investments can support Oklahoma County's growth and workforce.
Great entertainment at the Allegan County Fair
We get a preview of what's coming up at this year's fair
Museum of Discovery and Science, Broward libraries bring hands-on learning to communities
The Museum of Discovery and Science and Broward County Library are bringing hands-on learning and character development to communities across Broward County through Character Corners, an initiative inspired by MODS’ Build a Better World: The Future Begins with You exhibit.
NAMIWalks Summit County: Supporting mental health one step at a time on Sept. 19, 2026
On September 19, 2026, an annual tradition steps off again to support mental health in the Summit County community. Join the celebration and show up in your best 80’s gear for your chance to get signature swag.
Person with measles visited Strong's emergency department, county health officials say
A person who tested positive for measles visited Strong Memorial Hospital's emergency department this week, county health officials say.
The Cost of Cutting American Science: How Federal Cuts Diminish Public Health Capacity
Among the federal government’s many responsibilities is the work it does to protect public health. Federal agencies monitor our food supply to ensure safety, conduct research to better understand emerging health threats, provide funding for public health programs in communities and work to detect and respond to disease outbreaks. Americans rely on these efforts every day—in a 2024 online survey, 74% of respondents said that “if the federal government issued safety guidance about food you eat regularly,” they would follow it. Changes to Federal Public Health Capacity The Trump administration’s efforts to reshape the federal government have resulted in significant impacts on our nation’s public health capacity over the past 20 months, affecting the response to health concerns such as measles, Ebola and cyclosporiasis. Agencies with core public health, food safety and disease prevention responsibilities experienced large workforce decreases during the first year of the administration. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for instance, the workforce in February 2026 was 26.7% smaller than in September 2024 before the start of the Trump administration. The Food and Drug Administration saw a similarly steep decline of 21.6%. Agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and Food Safety and Inspection Service also experienced large workforce decreases. (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); Changes can also be seen in crucial public health occupations. The number of federal food inspectors, for example, decreased by more than half between September 2024 and February 2026, going from 1,035 to 473. This is the lowest number of food inspectors employed by the federal government since at least 2005. By February 2026, there were also 33.3% fewer federal public health program specialists, whose work includes advising federal funding recipients on public health activities and analyzing the effectiveness of public health programs. Government’s capacity is diminished as employees with specialized knowledge and experience in protecting the public and responding to health risks depart, leaving agencies less prepared to carry out their public health missions. There also have been vacancies in critical high-level leadership positions at public health agencies, most notably at the CDC, which had a permanent Senate-confirmed director for less than a month between January 2025 and early August 2026. Although the CDC has previously been led by acting directors at the start of an administration, the nearly yearlong gap since the departure of the administration’s first permanent director in August 2025 is without precedent. As of August 2026, the FDA is also currently without a Senate-confirmed commissioner following the previous commissioner’s resignation in May 2026. Additionally, public health agencies are experiencing increased politicization of their leadership ranks. In agencies such as the CDC and Food Safety and Inspection Service, the number of individuals in the Senior Executive Service—the most senior career leaders in government—has declined significantly, while at the same time the number of political appointees has reached record levels. (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); At the CDC, for example, the number of career SES decreased 42.9% between December 2024 and February 2026, while the number of non-Senate confirmed political appointees at the agency was six times larger than the agency’s historical average from 2009 and 2024. Knowledgeable career leaders are integral to the ability of public health agencies to carry out their work with scientific integrity and professional judgment, and rapid leadership turnover and increased politicization threaten agencies’ ability to make evidence-based decisions to protect our health. The upheaval and politicization in public health agencies have also negatively affected employee engagement. Strong employee engagement is crucial to the ability of agencies to carry out their mission and successfully provide essential services to the public. In the 2025 Public Service Viewpoint Survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service, the Department of Health and Human Services—which encompasses major public health agencies such as the CDC and FDA—had an employee engagement and satisfaction score of 20.4 out of 100, one of the lowest among large agencies. Only 2.8% of HHS employees indicated trust in their political leaders and only 8.7% reported confidence that they could report a suspected violation of law or regulation without retaliation. Employees at HHS also reported that the agency’s ability to provide services to the public had suffered. Nearly half of employees at HHS, 47.5%, said their work unit was worse at delivering quality services compared to its performance in 2024. In addition, 57.8% said their work unit was performing worse at fulfilling stakeholder needs. In addition to the work done within federal agencies, the federal government also distributes significant funding for public health and disease prevention work to state and local governments, nonprofits and small businesses—funding which has been significantly disrupted. At the CDC, for example, there was a 71.9% decrease in the amount of project grant funding issued in fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024. The FDA also issued far less funding in fiscal year 2025—a 21.3% decrease from its fiscal year 2024 funding. Changes in federal funding include the ending of grants to community organizations that worked on HIV prevention and the cancellation of funding for research into improvements to patient safety and healthcare quality. These changes go beyond federal agencies to impact the broader public health ecosystem, including the state and local health departments responsible for much of the on-the-ground public health work in their communities. About 80% of the CDC’s domestic funding is directed towards state and local partners—meaning that cuts to CDC funding can ultimately result in cuts to state and local public health capacity. Federal agencies also provide expertise and assistance to state and local health agencies as they deal with particular health challenges, but workforce cuts have resulted in fewer federal employees available to help. The Impact of Changes to Public Health Capacity These changes to federal public health capacity are not abstract concerns. Disrupted programs, reduced funding and lost expertise at public health agencies across all levels of government threaten the public’s physical well-being and safety. In some cases, this has already led to harm. The most immediate impacts of federal cuts were seen in interruptions to ongoing public health programs and crisis responses. In one instance, when CDC grants were canceled during the 2025 Texas measles outbreak—the most severe measles outbreak in 25 years—public health officials in Lubbock, Texas were forced to pause parts of their measles response work supported by the frozen funding. Lubbock’s director of public health further said that a lack of available CDC experts to reach out to for advice “definitely” impacted the department’s response to the measles crisis. Cuts to federal funding also forced Dallas County Health and Human Services to cut staff and cancel 50 community vaccination clinics during the outbreak. Public health work outside of major outbreak responses was also disrupted. For example, in April 2025, the Milwaukee Public Health Department was unexpectedly unable to reach experts on lead poisoning due to firings at the CDC when responding to concerns about lead contamination in Milwaukee public schools. Due to federal workforce cuts, several programs at the CDC, including Alzheimer’s and epilepsy programs, have also become trapped in limbo—existing on paper, but without the staff necessary to operate. More recent crises reveal how federal cuts have weakened the public health infrastructure needed to prevent and respond to dangerous new outbreaks. Internationally, cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development eliminated funding for disease testing and contact tracing abroad, which delayed detection of and responses to the 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While international outbreaks may seem far removed, the unchecked spread of disease in any country can quickly pose a danger to economic well-being, security and health around the world. Within the United States, public health cuts inhibited responses to the summer 2026 outbreak of the food-borne parasite cyclospora. At the federal level, cuts to funding for lab equipment and for CDC staff with expertise in parasitic infections—including 9 out of 11 staff members at the lab responsible for identifying parasitic outbreaks in 2025— contributed to the largest reporting delay in outbreak cases at the CDC in 15 years. Conflicting communications from the FDA about the source of the outbreak, which followed cuts to the agency’s communications department, additionally led to confusion among the public about how to best avoid infection. At the same time, cuts to HHS funding and support for local and state public health slowed some health departments’ responses to the crisis. The exact costs of these delays, constraints and confusion in public health responses are difficult to estimate. However, their message is clear: federal cuts have already made containing threats to public health even more of a challenge. Conclusion Protecting public health—from food safety to disease prevention—is one of the federal government’s most important missions. Dramatic and haphazard cuts to federal agencies and funding have already disrupted the public health system, impacting the response to challenges such as measles, lead poisoning and cyclosporiasis. The U.S. public health system needed improvement before these disruptions. Since 2022, federal leadership and coordination in response to public health outbreaks has been on the Government Accountability Office’s High-Risk List of areas in need of attention to improve government effectiveness and efficiency. Recent cuts only compound these concerns. The chaotic dismantling of government and resulting disruptions to crucial functions like public health and disease prevention highlight the need for meaningful reform and concrete policy proposals to reimagine how government can better serve the public and be more effective, responsive and accountable. To learn more about the impact of federal cuts to public health and science more broadly, visit The Cost of Cutting American Science. Learn more For more information on the Partnership for Public Service’s government reform initiative, visit Government for a New Era. View here In line with The Cost of Cutting American Science, federal workforce data in this brief is as of February 2026
The Cost of Cutting American Science: How Federal Cuts Diminish Public Health Capacity
Among the federal government’s many responsibilities is the work it does to protect public health. Federal agencies monitor our food supply to ensure safety, conduct research to better understand emerging health threats, provide funding for public health programs in communities and work to detect and respond to disease outbreaks. Americans rely on these efforts every day—in a 2024 online survey, 74% of respondents said that “if the federal government issued safety guidance about food you eat regularly,” they would follow it. Changes to Federal Public Health Capacity The Trump administration’s efforts to reshape the federal government have resulted in significant impacts on our nation’s public health capacity over the past 20 months, affecting the response to health concerns such as measles, Ebola and cyclosporiasis. Agencies with core public health, food safety and disease prevention responsibilities experienced large workforce decreases during the first year of the administration. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for instance, the workforce in February 2026 was 26.7% smaller than in September 2024 before the start of the Trump administration. The Food and Drug Administration saw a similarly steep decline of 21.6%. Agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and Food Safety and Inspection Service also experienced large workforce decreases. (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); Changes can also be seen in crucial public health occupations. The number of federal food inspectors, for example, decreased by more than half between September 2024 and February 2026, going from 1,035 to 473. This is the lowest number of food inspectors employed by the federal government since at least 2005. By February 2026, there were also 33.3% fewer federal public health program specialists, whose work includes advising federal funding recipients on public health activities and analyzing the effectiveness of public health programs. Government’s capacity is diminished as employees with specialized knowledge and experience in protecting the public and responding to health risks depart, leaving agencies less prepared to carry out their public health missions. There also have been vacancies in critical high-level leadership positions at public health agencies, most notably at the CDC, which had a permanent Senate-confirmed director for less than a month between January 2025 and early August 2026. Although the CDC has previously been led by acting directors at the start of an administration, the nearly yearlong gap since the departure of the administration’s first permanent director in August 2025 is without precedent. As of August 2026, the FDA is also currently without a Senate-confirmed commissioner following the previous commissioner’s resignation in May 2026. Additionally, public health agencies are experiencing increased politicization of their leadership ranks. In agencies such as the CDC and Food Safety and Inspection Service, the number of individuals in the Senior Executive Service—the most senior career leaders in government—has declined significantly, while at the same time the number of political appointees has reached record levels. (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); At the CDC, for example, the number of career SES decreased 42.9% between December 2024 and February 2026, while the number of non-Senate confirmed political appointees at the agency was six times larger than the agency’s historical average from 2009 and 2024. Knowledgeable career leaders are integral to the ability of public health agencies to carry out their work with scientific integrity and professional judgment, and rapid leadership turnover and increased politicization threaten agencies’ ability to make evidence-based decisions to protect our health. The upheaval and politicization in public health agencies have also negatively affected employee engagement. Strong employee engagement is crucial to the ability of agencies to carry out their mission and successfully provide essential services to the public. In the 2025 Public Service Viewpoint Survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service, the Department of Health and Human Services—which encompasses major public health agencies such as the CDC and FDA—had an employee engagement and satisfaction score of 20.4 out of 100, one of the lowest among large agencies. Only 2.8% of HHS employees indicated trust in their political leaders and only 8.7% reported confidence that they could report a suspected violation of law or regulation without retaliation. Employees at HHS also reported that the agency’s ability to provide services to the public had suffered. Nearly half of employees at HHS, 47.5%, said their work unit was worse at delivering quality services compared to its performance in 2024. In addition, 57.8% said their work unit was performing worse at fulfilling stakeholder needs. In addition to the work done within federal agencies, the federal government also distributes significant funding for public health and disease prevention work to state and local governments, nonprofits and small businesses—funding which has been significantly disrupted. At the CDC, for example, there was a 71.9% decrease in the amount of project grant funding issued in fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024. The FDA also issued far less funding in fiscal year 2025—a 21.3% decrease from its fiscal year 2024 funding. Changes in federal funding include the ending of grants to community organizations that worked on HIV prevention and the cancellation of funding for research into improvements to patient safety and healthcare quality. These changes go beyond federal agencies to impact the broader public health ecosystem, including the state and local health departments responsible for much of the on-the-ground public health work in their communities. About 80% of the CDC’s domestic funding is directed towards state and local partners—meaning that cuts to CDC funding can ultimately result in cuts to state and local public health capacity. Federal agencies also provide expertise and assistance to state and local health agencies as they deal with particular health challenges, but workforce cuts have resulted in fewer federal employees available to help. The Impact of Changes to Public Health Capacity These changes to federal public health capacity are not abstract concerns. Disrupted programs, reduced funding and lost expertise at public health agencies across all levels of government threaten the public’s physical well-being and safety. In some cases, this has already led to harm. The most immediate impacts of federal cuts were seen in interruptions to ongoing public health programs and crisis responses. In one instance, when CDC grants were canceled during the 2025 Texas measles outbreak—the most severe measles outbreak in 25 years—public health officials in Lubbock, Texas were forced to pause parts of their measles response work supported by the frozen funding. Lubbock’s director of public health further said that a lack of available CDC experts to reach out to for advice “definitely” impacted the department’s response to the measles crisis. Cuts to federal funding also forced Dallas County Health and Human Services to cut staff and cancel 50 community vaccination clinics during the outbreak. Public health work outside of major outbreak responses was also disrupted. For example, in April 2025, the Milwaukee Public Health Department was unexpectedly unable to reach experts on lead poisoning due to firings at the CDC when responding to concerns about lead contamination in Milwaukee public schools. Due to federal workforce cuts, several programs at the CDC, including Alzheimer’s and epilepsy programs, have also become trapped in limbo—existing on paper, but without the staff necessary to operate. More recent crises reveal how federal cuts have weakened the public health infrastructure needed to prevent and respond to dangerous new outbreaks. Internationally, cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development eliminated funding for disease testing and contact tracing abroad, which delayed detection of and responses to the 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While international outbreaks may seem far removed, the unchecked spread of disease in any country can quickly pose a danger to economic well-being, security and health around the world. Within the United States, public health cuts inhibited responses to the summer 2026 outbreak of the food-borne parasite cyclospora. At the federal level, cuts to funding for lab equipment and for CDC staff with expertise in parasitic infections—including 9 out of 11 staff members at the lab responsible for identifying parasitic outbreaks in 2025— contributed to the largest reporting delay in outbreak cases at the CDC in 15 years. Conflicting communications from the FDA about the source of the outbreak, which followed cuts to the agency’s communications department, additionally led to confusion among the public about how to best avoid infection. At the same time, cuts to HHS funding and support for local and state public health slowed some health departments’ responses to the crisis. The exact costs of these delays, constraints and confusion in public health responses are difficult to estimate. However, their message is clear: federal cuts have already made containing threats to public health even more of a challenge. Conclusion Protecting public health—from food safety to disease prevention—is one of the federal government’s most important missions. Dramatic and haphazard cuts to federal agencies and funding have already disrupted the public health system, impacting the response to challenges such as measles, lead poisoning and cyclosporiasis. The U.S. public health system needed improvement before these disruptions. Since 2022, federal leadership and coordination in response to public health outbreaks has been on the Government Accountability Office’s High-Risk List of areas in need of attention to improve government effectiveness and efficiency. Recent cuts only compound these concerns. The chaotic dismantling of government and resulting disruptions to crucial functions like public health and disease prevention highlight the need for meaningful reform and concrete policy proposals to reimagine how government can better serve the public and be more effective, responsive and accountable. To learn more about the impact of federal cuts to public health and science more broadly, visit The Cost of Cutting American Science. Learn more For more information on the Partnership for Public Service’s government reform initiative, visit Government for a New Era. View here In line with The Cost of Cutting American Science, federal workforce data in this brief is as of February 2026
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