AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChild Health Watch: A new Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count report says child well-being worsened in 29 states from 2021 to 2025, with declines across health, education, and economic measures, including more kids without health insurance and rising child death rates. Public Health Policy: New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed SB 468, which would have let medical cannabis dispensaries operate greenhouse grow sites, arguing against expanding cultivation. Weight-Loss Coverage Debate: A letter to the editor warns that ending Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may save money now but could drive higher long-term costs from obesity-related diseases. Community & Prevention: NH 4-H hosted “Wildside: Trek to End Hunger,” drawing 100+ people and collecting 325 pounds of food for local pantries, with nutrition and food-insecurity education built into the day. Safety & Care in the Outdoors: Reports include a drowning at Wilson Pond in Swanzey and a separate Monadnock State Park hiking death after a medical incident; both highlight the need for preparedness and rapid response. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded an Alfredo sauce recall to the highest risk level in 41 states due to possible Salmonella contamination. LGBTQ Safety: A SafeHome.org report ranks states on LGBTQ safety, combining law protections and hate-crime rates.
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