AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health: The CDC says the cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce has expanded to 15 states, including New Hampshire, with thousands of illnesses reported and more cases still being tallied as officials urge people to avoid implicated produce. Healthcare Policy: The Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz as CDC director, a move that affects how vaccine recommendations flow into commercial coverage and the Vaccines for Children program. Infrastructure & Safety: Verizon acknowledged a nationwide voice-service outage affecting wireless customers, with New Hampshire among the states reporting problems. State Capital Project: A study for New Hampshire’s planned 1,500-bed men’s prison in Concord puts the price tag at at least $750 million, up from earlier estimates. Environment & Community Science: UNH researchers are studying ticks, diseases, and the environment with an $8 million statewide plan, while a separate NH report highlights factors pushing birth centers to close. Local Ecology: Homeowners are being warned about invasive jumping worms in New Hampshire gardens, which can damage soil structure.
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