AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTick Season Watch: Wisconsin DHS says young nymphal deer ticks are driving high tick activity, making bites harder to spot and raising Lyme and other risk—so daily checks and permethrin-treated gear matter. Animal Health Alert: New World screwworm has been confirmed in the U.S. again, with Wisconsin experts urging monitoring as USDA responds with quarantines and sterile fly releases. Public Health & Food Access: A new USDA SNAP rule will require small retailers to stock more varieties of staple foods, including perishable items—raising concerns for rural stores that serve as local food hubs. Health Policy & Rights: Democratic leaders marked the 60th anniversary of Griswold and urged Wisconsin to protect birth control access amid fears of federal and court rollbacks. Care Delivery Trends: Hospital–nursing home cost-cutting collaborations are growing via post-acute network models that aim to reduce readmissions by improving discharge coordination. Workforce & Community Safety: Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Sen. Kevin Cramer introduced the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act to help volunteers afford homes, especially in rural areas. Legal/Workforce: Wisconsin DOJ helped win a federal court ruling vacating an unlawful $100,000 H-1B fee policy. Local Wellness: Greater Green Bay YMCA launched “Y on the Fly,” bringing relationship-driven youth and family activities into neighborhoods.
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