The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency has begun screening all National Institutes of Health grants, leading to significant funding cuts in gender-affirming care research.
Anderson shares the uncertainty of her financial future, stating that many in her apartment complex are selling belongings and moving away due to job losses and high living costs.
We no longer have the enhanced infrastructure to quickly act during an outbreak of an infectious disease, such as the measles outbreak occurring just a few counties over in West Texas. The recent federal funding cuts have made our communities weaker, less safe and decreased Austin Public Health's ability to respond effectively to current and future threats.