AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSNAP & Cost of Living: Starting Oct. 1, SNAP benefits rise for millions, with the max benefit for a family of four in the 48 states and D.C. increasing to $1,023 a month—while Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands use separate higher amounts due to food costs. Prescription Drug Relief: Attorneys general across the U.S., including multiple states and territories, are urging people to file claims for compensation after preliminary court approval of a plan tied to settlements over alleged generic drug price-fixing; eligible purchases span May 2009–Dec. 2019, with a March 8, 2027 deadline. Indoor Air for Kids: A new health guide highlights how indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor air for children, raising risks for asthma and infections, and recommends reducing sources, improving ventilation, and being mindful of where kids spend time. Coral Health in the VI: NFWF awarded $2.1 million to support coral reef resilience projects in Florida, Hawai‘i, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands, aiming to grow heat-resilient corals and cut sediment pollution. Public Health Watch: The U.S. continues to see a new COVID-19 wave, with the U.S. Virgin Islands listed among areas showing elevated activity.
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