AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLocal Health & Safety: The U.S. Virgin Islands Senate advanced a bill (36-0232) to manage the green waste crisis via controlled incineration, but lawmakers added safeguards—incineration only when safer options like shredding, mulching, composting, and reuse aren’t available, plus stricter sorting, fire safety, and smoke/particulate limits near homes. Food Security: SUN Bucks/Summer EBT is set to start paying in June, including for the U.S. Virgin Islands, with $120 per school-age child for SNAP-approved groceries during summer break. Public Health Watch: Dengue cases in the U.S. jumped 359% in 2024, driven mostly by travel-linked infections, with Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands among the Caribbean destinations tied to the surge. Child Online Safety: New York and Connecticut AGs joined efforts urging Congress to reject the KIDS Act, warning it could weaken states’ ability to protect children online; Connecticut also opened an investigation into Roblox over reported child harm. Wellness & Prevention: A new explainer on sunscreen highlights the balance between UV protection and environmental impact, focusing on how chemical and mineral filters work and why the debate can get oversimplified. Community Health Angle: A local contributor argues food security is the foundation for health in the Virgin Islands, linking reliable access to reduced stress and better outcomes.
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