AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKratom Safety: U.S. poison centers logged 3,190 kratom-related reports in the first half of 2026. Rhode Island has opted for a regulated market for adults 21 and older, while other states have imposed bans or restrictions. Water Quality: Rhode Island lifted Prudence Island’s boil-water notice, in place since 2018, after permanent chlorination systems were installed and tests showed the water was safe. Workplace Health: Johnston firefighters have responded to the Amazon warehouse about 200 times since it opened, including roughly 160 calls for medical help. Some workers reportedly said they feared calling in sick; Amazon says most calls were unrelated to work. Medicaid Coverage: Rhode Island Medicaid has ended coverage of Wegovy, Zepbound and other GLP-1 drugs when prescribed solely for weight loss. Health Care Access: South County Health has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, becoming the first Rhode Island health system in the partnership.**
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