AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInsulin Affordability: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s INSULIN Act of 2026, which would cap insulin at $35 a month, cleared the Senate HELP Committee and now heads toward a full Senate vote—though critics warn it could raise premiums. Food Safety: The FDA and CDC updates on the cyclospora-linked iceberg lettuce recall keep shifting consumer guidance, with cases now reported across 41 states and New Hampshire included among those seeing first summer cases; officials say a prior “false positive” lab result caused confusion but the broader investigation and recall remain in effect. Local Public Health & Safety: In Nashua, autopsies confirmed two men died in a fatal apartment fire; investigators say one death was suicide and the other homicide, with officials describing intentional arson. Mental Health Access: Concord will keep 16 transitional mental health beds after state action and a private foundation donation helped fund services. Tick-Borne Disease Research: UNH received an $8M NSF grant to study ticks and the diseases they spread across New Hampshire, aiming to improve prevention as tick risks rise. Nutrition Assistance: SNAP enrollment dropped in New Hampshire after federal program cuts, pushing more families toward local food pantries.
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