AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health Watch: The CDC reports measles has spread to 41 states and international visitors, with 2,104 confirmed cases in 2026–2025 outbreaks and three deaths—an Alaska-relevant reminder to stay up to date on vaccines. Legislative Health Policy: Alaska’s House Bill 27 is now law, requiring Hands-Only CPR in public schools and expanding the state’s response system for heart attacks and strokes. Care Access & Oversight: Lawmakers overrode two of Gov. Dunleavy’s vetoes, including HB 195 expanding pharmacists’ prescriptive authority and HB 314 updating interior designer and professional licensing rules. Rural Health: The state is advancing more than 400 projects toward the next step of the Rural Health Transformation Program. Safety & Wellness in the Community: A Wasilla woman faces serious charges after an intoxicated ATV rollover in Mat-Su killed one 10-year-old and injured three other children. Aviation Safety: A pilot died after an overdue small plane crashed in mountainous terrain southeast of Cordova; the NTSB has begun investigating. Environment & Health: A new calf was spotted in endangered southern resident orca pods, while another calf appears missing—another sign of how fragile Alaska’s ocean health can be.
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