AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVaccine fight in court: New York Attorney General Letitia James sued U.S. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to restore a science-based childhood vaccine schedule, arguing recent CDC changes cut out seven vaccines and that CDC experts were fired and replaced without proper qualifications. Kratom crackdown debate: A new look at kratom policy shows states diverging as potent 7-OH and synthetic kratom products spread, pushing lawmakers to regulate high-potency derivatives without treating traditional leaf the same. Rhode Island health gap: A study found R.I. clinicians are among the least likely to regularly check cholesterol for patients on statins, with monitoring missed in 29% of visits. Local hospice outreach: HopeHealth launched a Community Engagement Program and named Helena L. Moronta, formerly a BayCoast Bank vice president, as inaugural director. Coastal economy update: CRMC cleared Cedar Island Oyster Co. to “gear change” in Point Judith Pond, adding hundreds of floating baskets to improve oyster survival. AI in Rhode Island news: A Rhode Island outlet is accused of publishing stories written by non-human “computing agents,” raising questions about accountability and newsroom standards. Ballot-season reminder: A Rhode Island-focused explainer highlights key midterm voting deadlines and what’s at stake for voting rights and health policy.
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