Nick Reisman is reporting for State of Politics the state Department of Health announced June 25, New York counties will receive $323 million in Medicaid funding from the federal government. The money is part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. It is being disbursed to counties financially hard hit by the virus that spent heavily to respond the crisis. “While COVID-19 infection rates are dropping and New York state has effectively flattened the curve, we’re still feeling the significant human and financial toll of this virus," Health Commissioner Howard Zucker said. Zucker said while this money will help, more federal funding is critically needed. News of the money was welcomed by counties struggling under the weight of the virus response. “Counties are at a decisive moment in the battle against COVID-19, as we confront new cases and communities begin the delicate task of reopening," said New York State Association of Counties President John Marren. Read the full story at nystateofpolitics [dot] com.