AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSNAP Boost for October: Starting Oct. 1, the maximum SNAP benefit for a family of four in the 48 states and D.C. rises to $1,023 a month, with higher income limits and deductions also changing—while the U.S. Virgin Islands keeps its own benefit amounts due to higher grocery costs. Generic Drug Payouts: Attorneys general nationwide are urging consumers to check eligibility for compensation from a multistate settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing; claims are open and the deadline is March 8, 2027. Coral Reef Funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awarded $2.1 million in grants (with $1.2 million in matching funds) to support heat-resilient coral and reef restoration projects in Florida, Hawai‘i, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Indoor Air for Kids: A health reminder: indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor air, so families are urged to reduce pollution sources, improve ventilation, and be mindful of where children spend time. Mosquito-Borne Dengue Watch: “Breakbone fever” dengue is expanding in the U.S., with Aedes mosquitoes driving spread and health officials warning not to dismiss symptoms as flu or COVID.
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