AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOnline Kids’ Safety Push: New York AG Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition urging Congress to reject the KIDS Act, saying it would weaken state power to protect children online and let big tech dodge accountability. Mental Health & Substance Use: The VA launched a long-awaited MDMA-assisted therapy trial for veterans with PTSD and alcohol use disorder, starting enrollment in Providence. Coastal Oversight: Rhode Island’s Senate confirmed five nominees to the downsized CRMC, with one seat still pending. Public Health Access: A new HealthDay report spotlights the “family medicine crisis,” finding many people with a doctor still can’t get appointments when they need care. Primary Care Pressure: Rhode Island’s Care New England announced it’s cutting 30+ leadership and nonclinical jobs amid a reported $20 million budget gap. Climate & Health: A Rhode Island rider is biking 100 miles to protest fossil-fuel expansion, linking pollution and extreme weather to real health risks. Ticks on the Rise: UNR’s tick expert says this season may be worse than usual, with more tick-bite ER visits and expanding tick ranges.
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