AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDisability Care Fight: The DOJ says federal disability rights laws don’t require states to fund home-based services instead of institutions, setting up a likely legal showdown that could weaken protections for millions. Public Health—Cyclospora: Cheshire Medical Center reports 34 cyclosporiasis cases, with most tied to contaminated lettuce served in its cafeteria; Michigan also reported the first outbreak-linked deaths. Mosquito-Borne Risk: New Hampshire health officials found Jamestown Canyon Virus in mosquitoes in Derry and Hampton, bringing positive communities to six. Medicaid Fraud Enforcement: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway joined a multi-state push for the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, which would expand states’ ability to investigate fraud by Medicaid beneficiaries and recipients. Veterans Health Access: Sen. Bernie Sanders announced new VA outpatient clinics for Vermont and West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, expected to open in spring 2029. State Budget Cuts: A new NH Fiscal Policy Institute analysis says “back-of-budget” reductions hit mental health, public health, and food assistance through the Department of Health and Human Services. Community Health & Education: WalletHub ranks New Hampshire near the bottom for early education systems, even as other rankings highlight strengths in healthcare.
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