AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSchool Food Fight: A new report warns that cuts in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” could reduce access to free school meals for eligible students, including those covered through direct certification and the Community Eligibility Provision. Marine Rescue Funding: NOAA awarded nearly $4M in Prescott Grants to support marine mammal rescue groups across the U.S., including Connecticut’s Sea Research Foundation at Mystic Aquarium. Public Health—Drowning: Doctors are urging faster rescue and resuscitation as child drowning remains a leading killer, with many incidents tied to pools. Tobacco Regulation: The FDA authorized modified-risk claims for 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products, drawing criticism over youth use concerns. CT Education & STEM Outreach: UConn Extension’s Bug Week returns July 12–18 with hands-on insect and pollinator events statewide. CT Tech & Safety: Connecticut work-zone speed cameras are now live on I-95 (West Haven) and other sites, with fines for speeding through zones. Healthcare Fraud Settlement: CT and other states reached a $35M CVS settlement over alleged Medicaid overbilling for insulin pens. Local Defense Manufacturing: A proposed Bridgeport drone-factory plan could bring new defense-tech production to the East End.
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