In this episode: what happens after Hill Day wraps, and what’s next for public health funding. We talk with ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, Jeffrey Ekoma, about the fast-moving FY27 appropriations process and what it means for state and territorial health agencies. From early signals in the House and Senate to the anticipated release of the president’s budget, Ekoma walks through the key milestones shaping the months ahead. He also unpacks recent oversight hearings, including insights from NIH and acting CDC leadership, and what they reveal about priorities like grants management and funding timelines.
