WA Governor Opposes Federal Grant Rules

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  Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson and ten state agencies submitted comments opposing proposed federal changes to grant administration rules“Governor Ferguson, along with ten agencies and boards in his administration, submitted comments detailing the devastating impacts the proposed new rules will have on everything from health care and education to workforce programs.”
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  The changes, proposed by the Office of Management and Budget, would add bureaucratic hurdles and political review layers to federal funding“The proposed changes by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) add unnecessary bureaucracy and additional layers of political review to grants administered by the federal government.”
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  The governor stated the rules would force states to comply with political goals or lose critical funding for health care, education, and research“"We all share the goals of transparency and accountability for public funds," Governor Ferguson said. "That is just a smoke screen for what these proposed changes really do: Force states to either bend to the administration’s political goals or go without critical funding for health care, scientific research, education and more. Washington is leading the fight against this federal overreach."”
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  Agencies cited concerns about delayed medical information during public health crises“The impact of these changes could result in less timely and accurate medical and vaccine information in a public health crisis, fewer resources in an already strained behavioral health care system, and wide-ranging impacts for businesses and entities that support marginalized populations.”
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  Agencies cited concerns about strained behavioral health systems“Agencies raised varied concerns including across health care, education, the state budget, and workforce programs. The impact of these changes could result in less timely and accurate medical and vaccine information in a public health crisis, fewer resources in an already strained behavioral health care system, and wide-ranging impacts for businesses and entities that support marginalized populations.”
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  The proposed changes could worsen Washington's budget challenges through increased administrative burdens“The changes would also likely exacerbate the state’s budget challenges. With increased administrative burden, further unpredictability in federal reimbursements, at-will termination of grants mid-project, and potential loss of investment revenue for delayed repayments, these changes will increase the volatility from an already chaotic Trump Administration.”
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  Twenty-three other governors joined Washington in opposing the rules“Governor Ferguson also cosigned a letter with 23 other governors across the nation, highlighting threats posed to maternal and reproductive health care if these changes go into effect.”
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  The Trump administration recently paused one related rule following public outcry“The Trump Administration recently announced it will likely not pursue at least one of the proposed rules, following an outcry from the public, including parents, doctors, and states like Washington.”
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  The full impact of the proposed changes remains unclearNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.