AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOverdose Awareness: Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31), Gov. Ned Lamont and state leaders highlighted Connecticut’s overdose prevention push, noting fatal overdoses fell 45% from 2021 to 2025 (836 deaths in 2025) while urging continued access to treatment, recovery, and naloxone. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded a Taylor Farms de Mexico cyclospora recall to Class I, tied to explosive diarrhea; the outbreak now spans 20 states with more than 11,000 illnesses and confirmed deaths. Public Health Alerts: Connecticut reported its first human West Nile virus case this year, as officials also confirmed mosquito detections across multiple towns. Medicaid Coverage Risk: A new study warns nearly 20% of eligible adults in Medicaid expansion states may struggle to meet new federal work-hour rules, putting millions at risk of losing coverage starting Jan. 1, 2027. Local School Health: New Haven alder leaders are calling for citywide school inspections after reports of mold, leaks, HVAC problems, and other safety issues. CT Higher Ed Enrollment: CSCU welcomed nearly 11,500 first-year students this fall, including record-breaking Eastern Connecticut State University growth.
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