Several programs at the Pettis County Health Center may have their funding cut as lawmakers decide how to adjust state expenditures to reconcile projected budget shortfalls.
The Pettis County Health Center relies on state reimbursements from the Health and Senior Services Department for funding several of its programs. With a grim budget outlook for next year, the center is waiting to see if spending cuts will lead to less funding for local programs.
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