1. Nora Connors, JD/MPH Deputy Director of Public Policy & Partnerships
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Federal Landscape
Nora Connors, JD/MPH
Deputy Director of Public Policy & Partnerships

2. Federal Funding Current CR expires TOMORROW
Ping pong: House  Senate  House
Bigger Budget Deal
What’s Next?

3. President’s FY2019 Budget FY2019, February 12th Skinny?
Framework, NOT law
Congressional Justification of Appropriations (CJ) tell the story

4. Farm Bill Expires Sept. 30, 2018 Commitment to timely resolution
Quick action means more of the same
$$$
Election

5. Public Health and Prevention
Uphill battle for public health and prevention
Continued investment is critical
Not the time to open up programs
How we talk about public health matters: use stories, make it real, provide ROI
Get involved and stay engaged

6. Connect with PHI