FY27 Episodes

The FY27 federal budget proposal is officially out, and while it’s just the opening move, there’s already a lot to unpack. In this episode, ASTHO’s Senior Director for Government Affairs, Jeffrey Ekoma, breaks down what’s in the proposal, what’s changed from last year, and what it all signals for p…

As the federal budget process stalls, uncertainty continues to ripple through Washington. ASTHO’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, Jeffrey Ekoma, joins us to break down the latest on the ongoing Department of Homeland S...

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.