"The Trump administration is canceling billions of dollars in grant funding to state and local health departments without warning, throwing their programs into disarray.

The move casts doubt on states' ability to continue substance use disorder support programs and prevent emerging infectious diseases, among other efforts.

In Virginia, the state health department has already begun laying off staff as a result of the funding cuts."

Maya Goldman and Sabrina Moreno report for Axios March 27, 2025. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"CDC Is Pulling Back $11B In Covid Funding Sent To Health Departments Across The U.S." (NBC News)
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-pulling-back-11b-covid-fu... [3]

"Trump Administration Pulls Back Billions In Covid-Era Funding For State, Local Health Departments" (CNN)
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/26/health/health-department-grant-cuts-cdc-h... [4]