AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoImmigration & Health Access: The Trump administration is planning a 528-bed holding facility in Alexandria for migrant families and unaccompanied children, positioned as a short “staging area” near an airport hub—advocates warn children could be held for weeks and that oversight could fall short. Public Health & Care Systems: Planned Parenthood says it has regained access to hundreds of millions in federal Medicaid funding after a GOP ban expired, though abortion funding remains blocked; at least one Louisiana clinic is expected to reopen. Rural Health: LSU Pennington Biomedical released early findings from the RURAL Heart and Lung study in Franklin Parish, linking high obesity and higher rates of conditions like hypertension and diabetes to rural risk factors and income gaps. Environmental Health: EPA announced a near-$1 million penalty against Denka Performance Elastomer over hazardous waste violations, citing potential health risks to workers and nearby communities. Workplace Safety: A Lafayette attorney outlined what Louisiana workers should do after workplace accidents—report fast, document injuries, and keep medical and claim records.
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