AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoExtreme Heat & Public Health: New Jersey logged 29 heat-related deaths from July 2–6 after record highs near 108°F, with advocates calling it a “mass casualty event” and urging more cooling centers and protections for people without reliable air conditioning. Food Safety: A cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to “explosive” diarrhea has spread to at least 18 states, including New Jersey, prompting some Taco Bell locations to pull certain fresh produce while CDC investigators work to identify the source. SNAP Funding Shake-Up: Federal changes starting fall 2027 will require states to help pay for some SNAP benefits based on payment error rates, with analyses warning it could cost states billions and reduce access for millions. Youth Tech Addiction Lawsuit: California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking up to $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims Facebook/Instagram were designed to addict children and teens. Maternal Health on the Turnpike: A New Jersey Turnpike birth ended in a highway delivery after a 911 call, with a trooper and a phone charger helping clamp the umbilical cord. Cycling Toward Better Tobacco Tracking: Rutgers’ tobacco surveillance center says it spotted emerging nicotine trends years faster than traditional monitoring.
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