AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPFAS Fight: U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan reintroduced bipartisan legislation to ban PFAS “forever chemicals” from New Hampshire food wrappers and packaging, reviving a push that stalled in 2021. Medicaid Access: Starting in January, at least six states—including New Hampshire—will require medical documentation (not self-attestation) for Medicaid work exemptions, raising stakes for people who can’t afford care. Health Data Breach Fallout: A multistate coalition announced a $2.3 million settlement with Labcorp tied to a 2019 breach involving AMCA, affecting millions nationwide and hundreds of thousands of Labcorp patients. Public Health & Safety: A Lebanon, NH animal attack cluster has prompted rabies exposure warnings after three ankle-biting incidents near Centerra Park. Community Wellness: The Great Bay Stewards will host the Great Bay 5K on Oct. 24 to fund estuary health. Water Quality Watch: UNH reporting says a costly cyanobacteria treatment on Lake Kanasatka is helping this year, but it’s not a permanent fix.
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