AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife & Trade: Three men pleaded guilty in federal court in New Hampshire to poaching more than 40 bobcats and shipping pelts to Canada, using bait piles and false tags to make the kills look legal. Healthcare Policy: Rhode Island Medicaid ended coverage of Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda and Foundayo for weight-loss-only use starting Oct. 1, while GLP-1s for Type 2 diabetes remain covered. NH Gambling Oversight: As New Hampshire’s casino charity-gaming system grows, watchdogs and some lawmakers are pushing for more oversight, citing weak vetting and limited proof that donations are used as intended. Hospital & Drug Pricing: The AHA, the New Hampshire Hospital Association and 340B Health filed an amicus brief backing Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in its challenge to Eli Lilly’s new 340B claims data policy. Education Ballot Watch: Opinion coverage urges voters to look closely at HB 1300’s school budget caps, warning the ballot language may not fully protect classroom services. Energy: New England governors and officials met in Lowell on a regional nuclear roadmap, with New Hampshire moving from preliminary talks toward a later roadmap phase. Public Safety at Waste Facilities: Moultonborough will hold a mock fire drill Oct. 7 at its transfer station focused on battery-related fires.
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