AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Health: New Hampshire is now reporting 69 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases this year, with three hospitalizations, as the lettuce-linked outbreak tied to Cyclospora keeps widening nationally and the CDC has added more states to the cluster. Food Safety & Accountability: The outbreak has been traced to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico and linked to Taylor Farms, with federal scrutiny growing after Michigan reported two deaths tied to illnesses that began before the July 17 recall. Local Watch: Portsmouth Little League’s 10-12 all-star team is headed to the New England Regional in Bristol, Conn., with free admission and a Saturday opener vs. Vermont. State Politics: New Hampshire lawmakers are set for Aug. 19 Veto Day to take up 31 of Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s 33 vetoes, including renewed “bathroom bills” and school-related measures. Justice & Safety: A Jaffrey man faces five felony counts after an ICAC investigation found alleged child sexual abuse images. Healthcare Access: A new NH insurance study says women face provider shortages and affordability barriers when trying to get appropriate care. Energy & Growth: A solar code debate is sparked by wall-mounted panels on a New Hampshire home, while a national engineering firm KMB acquired an Amherst, NH renewables specialist to expand data-center and solar design capacity.
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