AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUSVI Hunger & Homelessness Watch: USVI agencies are warning that new SNAP work and volunteer requirements starting Sept. 1 could affect up to 5,000 residents, risking deeper food insecurity and pushing more people toward unstable housing and homelessness. Youth Social Media Safety: A major multistate settlement has Meta agreeing to new protections for children on Facebook and Instagram, including daily time limits and other changes; the deal also includes claims tied to addictive design and mental health harms, with USVI included among the jurisdictions. Local Housing Support: HUD Secretary Scott Turner joined the governor for a foster youth housing discussion focused on helping young adults leaving foster care avoid homelessness through housing vouchers. Water Quality Leadership: The EPA named Nicole (Nikki) Tachiki director of the Long Island Sound Partnership, a move aimed at improving water quality and protecting drinking-water sources. Community Health & Resilience: A USVI-born MLB player, Alex McFarlane, shared how Hurricanes Irma and Maria reshaped his community and his “VI STRONG” message of rebuilding together.
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