AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBehavioral Health Courts: Connecticut is moving toward a pilot behavioral health court in New Haven, aiming to steer people with mental health needs into treatment instead of jail. Veterans Housing: The CT Department of Veterans Affairs expanded Patriots Landing in Rocky Hill, adding townhomes and apartments to boost short-term housing for eligible veterans at risk of homelessness. Gene Editing Funding: The Jackson Laboratory, with the Broad Institute, won an ARPA-H THRIVE award (up to $34.5M) to advance in vivo gene-editing for pediatric epilepsies and rare CNS diseases. Parasite Outbreak Watch: Health officials are tracking rising cyclosporiasis cases, including reports reaching Connecticut, as guidance emphasizes produce washing and staying alert for prolonged “explosive” watery diarrhea. Affordability Pressure: A University of New Hampshire poll finds Vermont residents—more than in neighboring states—rate their state as unaffordable and are more likely to plan an exit, underscoring regional cost-of-living strain. Public Health & Safety: Grants helped Westerly’s public safety teams buy a pump-out boat to reduce wastewater contamination in shared waterways, supporting safer recreation.
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