The federal government recently made $11.4 billion in cuts to public health grants, leading Arizona and 22 other states to sue the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in an effort to block the cuts. The grants were initially enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and were set to end in six months. Arizona stands to lose over $190 million, with the attorney general’s office estimating it could be more than $239 million. The Trump administration defended the cuts, stating that the pandemic is over. However, these grants are crucial in paying and training healthcare providers, serving rural communities, and enhancing disease surveillance systems in Arizona. The coalition of states is seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the cuts, arguing that they violate the Administrative Procedure Act and could have devastating consequences during future public health crises. Attorney General Mayes emphasized that these cuts will disproportionately affect rural communities and put more lives at risk.
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