AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBenadryl/Diphenhydramine Warning: Connecticut health officials are sounding the alarm after three children died from apparent diphenhydramine overdoses, as poison control calls tied to the “Benadryl challenge” rise and parents are urged to watch for misuse and seek help fast. Food Security Push: Connecticut’s AGs joined a national coalition urging the Senate to restore SNAP benefits in the Farm Bill, warning recent federal cuts will worsen hunger and add burdens for states. Community-Focused Policing: Connecticut is moving toward a community-driven police training curriculum for officers in major urban areas, aiming to address implicit bias, reconciliation, and procedural justice. Extreme Heat Response: With Lamont’s extreme heat protocol active, districts are dismissing early and Danbury is opening cooling centers to protect residents. Managed Care Research: Yale researchers reported new findings on gender differences in provider practice patterns and Medicare payments among diagnostic radiologists. Workplace Health & Safety Policy: Maine passed a law protecting medical cannabis patients from workplace sanctions tied only to positive marijuana tests, treating authorized use like prescription meds. Sugar Shock Trend: “Dirty soda” drinks are drawing scrutiny for very high sugar and calorie counts, with doctors warning they can drive blood sugar spikes and chronic disease risk.
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