AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUSVI Health & Safety: A St. Thomas man, D’Quan Rogers, faces domestic-violence-related charges after police say he punched his partner hard enough to leave her unconscious and bleeding; she was taken to the hospital. Public Health—Dengue: A new U.S. report says dengue cases in 2024 jumped 359% versus the 2010–2023 average, driven mostly by travel-linked infections; the Caribbean—including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands—accounted for a large share. Food Safety (USVI-relevant): Consumer advocates in St. Croix warn that major nationwide grocery recalls could reach the islands via mainland supply lines, urging residents to check current FDA/USDA recall alerts. Local Policy (Environment): The St. Thomas/St. John Senate advanced a bill to allow green-waste disposal via controlled incineration, but lawmakers added limits—incineration only when safer options like composting and mulching aren’t available. Nutrition Assistance: SUN Bucks/Summer EBT is set to begin in June, with the U.S. Virgin Islands listed among participating territories. Children Online Safety: AGs including Connecticut’s William Tong and New York’s Letitia James push back on federal online safety changes, citing risks to children’s mental health and protections.
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