AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildfire Smoke & Air Quality: Canadian wildfire smoke is pushing into Connecticut again, with DEEP warning air will be unhealthy for sensitive groups (especially people with asthma/COPD) and urging residents to limit outdoor activity and keep windows closed. Public Health Risks: A Reuters explainer notes wildfire smoke can linger for weeks and is linked to higher rates of heart attacks, strokes, asthma ER visits, and worse outcomes after surgery. Mental Health Care in Schools: Fifteen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration to block cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program, arguing a court order is being ignored. Veterans Benefits: A major veterans benefits bill stalled in the House as lawmakers warned some expansions could mean major cuts to future disability payments. CT GLP-1 Manufacturing Push: A key lawmaker wants Connecticut to explore partnerships to manufacture generic weight-loss drugs, but the Lamont administration says it’s no longer moving forward as prices shift. Telehealth Care Lawsuit (CT): A lawsuit alleges a Connecticut dental student died after nurses relied on remote CPR instructions from a doctor on a screen. Drug Price-Fixing: Glenmark agreed to settle multistate antitrust claims over generic drug price-fixing, with Connecticut tied to earlier related cases. Schizophrenia Research: PET imaging found widespread brain receptor deficits in schizophrenia, pointing to muscarinic M1 receptor problems in living patients. Community & Wellness: New Haven hosted a “Family Fun Day” with free food and activities through its Youth & Recreation Department.
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