AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Health & Resilience: The U.S. Virgin Islands is moving beyond traditional backup power after Hurricane Irma, launching VIBES 2.0 in March 2026 to link home solar and battery systems into a “virtual power plant” that can support the grid fast—helping keep essentials like refrigeration, internet, and medical devices running during outages. Public Health & Environment: A new report warns that self-sustaining sargassum seaweed is blanketing Caribbean and Gulf coastlines, with scientists calling it “not normal” and noting the health and tourism risks as the algae rots onshore. Medicare Access: Governor Jenniffer González-Colón is getting fresh congressional support pushing Medicare Advantage payment changes, arguing the U.S. Virgin Islands benchmark should guide Puerto Rico’s funding starting in 2028. Prescription Drug Costs: A coalition of 43 states and territories announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with reforms proposed if approved. Community Comfort: AARP funding is helping expand shade at the Corydon Farmers Market, aiming to make the event safer and more comfortable for vendors and attendees.
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