AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChildcare Access in New Mexico: A year after the state launched free childcare for all families, parents like Santa Fe-area mom Dakota Rivera still can’t find slots, with long waiting lists and a shortage of centers making the program “impossible” for families who need care now. Alcohol and Cancer Risk: A new analysis in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas finds alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the U.S. doubled from 1990 to 2023, rising to 23,126 deaths, with the biggest burden among men and adults 55+. Hospital Patient Experience (National): A CMS-based study ranks Wisconsin highest for patient experience and Florida/New Jersey/New York lowest, using HCAHPS star ratings across thousands of hospitals. Workforce Strain at Federal Wildlife Agencies: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has shed thousands of staff nationwide, with steep drops in Western states—raising concerns about capacity for health and environmental protection. Policy/Politics Spillover: New Mexico Democrats and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham sharply criticized Trump’s “New America” renaming posts, arguing they distract from rising costs and health care access.
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