AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Security: Sen. Derek Slap says Connecticut is starting to distribute $300 one-time grocery benefits to residents pushed out of SNAP, including hundreds of West Hartford families. Public Health Data: The CT Department of Public Health is sharing vaccine-preventable disease trends through the new U.S. Disease Tracker, starting with measles, invasive meningococcal disease and pertussis. Infectious Disease Watch: CT reports 77 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases this year; officials say it’s treatable and are urging careful produce rinsing while investigating links. Workforce & Cost of Living: Gov. Lamont announced the state minimum wage will rise to $17.48 on Jan. 1, 2027. Pediatric Care Policy: Connecticut Children’s Medical Center reached a DOJ settlement to stop gender-affirming procedures for minors, with added funding for complications. Health Tech: Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine gets FDA approval (mFlusiva), and CT’s diabetes/high blood pressure home monitoring expands for patients. Care Safety: A KFF report highlights violence risks in dementia care facilities, underscoring staffing and oversight concerns.
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