AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoLyme & tick-borne disease push: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Concord to announce new federal efforts, including up to $2M for LymeX projects (education, frontline solutions, and AI/open-data tools) and a multi-million-dollar pilot aimed at reducing ticks by targeting wildlife hosts, with a goal of cutting Lyme cases 25% by 2035. Tick season warning: Reporting also highlights that tick-bite ER visits have been running high this spring, underscoring why prevention and faster diagnosis matter in New Hampshire. School safety cameras: Manchester school officials moved forward with a plan to install new exterior security cameras at city schools using state grant funding, aiming to improve monitoring of high-traffic areas. Medicaid work requirements ripple: A broader national report notes states are bracing for added Medicaid verification and staffing burdens as work requirements expand, with New Hampshire likely to feel similar administrative pressure. Food insecurity in focus: A Keene SNAP recipient described how rising grocery costs are making it harder to buy fresh, protein-rich food for her child, even with pantry support. Public health-adjacent tech debate: A study says ChatGPT can rank states using negative stereotypes, including “least stupid” lists that name New Hampshire.
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