AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSchool Mental Health Funding Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration to block planned cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program, arguing the move violates a prior court order and would strip districts of funds to hire and train counselors. Connecticut Health Policy: In Connecticut’s governor race, Hamden Rep. Josh Elliott backs a gradual path toward single-payer, while Gov. Ned Lamont promotes a state-designed “Connecticut Option” plan for small businesses and individuals via Access Health CT. Water Safety in CT: A boil water advisory tied to E. coli detection shut down food service across nine shoreline towns, but the order was lifted after follow-up testing. Cancer Support: A new guide highlights organizations offering help for people facing triple-negative breast cancer, including support groups and helplines. Nutrition & Kids’ Brains: A study links childhood diets high in fat and sugar to long-term brain and appetite changes, with fiber and gut-supporting foods suggested as possible mitigators. Labor Shortage Reality Check: Despite AI talk, experts say the U.S. is heading toward a major worker shortage that could affect healthcare staffing among other fields.
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