1240: View from Washington, D.C.: How the 2026 Midterms Could Shape Public Health Policy and Funding

1240: View from Washington, D.C.: How the 2026 Midterms Could Shape Public Health Policy and Funding
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1240: View from Washington, D.C.: How the 2026 Midterms Could Shape Public Health Policy and Funding

The 2026 midterm elections could reshape public health priorities, funding, and the relationship between federal and state health agencies. In this View from Washington, D.C., Jeffrey Ekoma, vice president of Government Affairs at ASTHO, discusses what the election results could mean for congressional leadership and public health appropriations in 2027 and beyond. He also outlines the issues lawmakers may prioritize, from health care affordability and emergency preparedness to workforce development and offers advice for state and territorial health officials looking to engage newly elected leaders and prepare for policy changes.

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