AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSchool Mental Health Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration to block cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program, arguing the funding should continue after a court order. Foodborne Illness Watch: Health officials are investigating a growing cyclospora outbreak, with CDC reporting 1,645 domestically acquired cases since May 1 and expecting more through August—Juneau-area public health is urging careful produce handling. Drug Pricing Accountability: Attorneys general announced a $29.6 million Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with Alaska included among states seeking compensation for purchases made between 2009 and 2019. Rural Transit Access: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy proclaimed July 16 as Rural Transit Day, spotlighting how rural transit helps people reach medical care and daily needs. Alaska Health Policy: A new Alaska law will expand what pharmacists can do, aiming to improve access to care. Community Safety & Care: Anchorage-area officials reported a shooting near an elementary school, while Alaska State Troopers announced an arrest in a fatal Igushik River fishing-site homicide.
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