AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSNAP Funding Pressure: USDA says 41 states (including New Mexico) and D.C. had SNAP payment error rates above 6% in fiscal year 2025, and new federal cost-sharing rules could force states to find hundreds of millions in extra money—raising fears of benefit cuts or even SNAP withdrawal. Affordable Care Act Fight: Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul joined a multi-state lawsuit to block a 2027 federal rule that would expand catastrophic plans, raise out-of-pocket costs, and make coverage harder to get, with estimates of millions losing insurance. Measles Cost Spotlight (NM): A CDC-linked analysis puts New Mexico’s 2025 measles outbreak at about $5.4 million, with most costs tied to public health response and lost work/school time—not hospital bills. Wildfire Smoke Safety: The Forest Service is recommending N95 respirators and stronger decontamination for federal wildland firefighters, as many still don’t use them. Drug Pricing Settlement: Michigan AG Dana Nessel announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price-fixing and reduced competition. Aging & Caregiving: Registration is open for New Mexico’s 48th Conference on Aging (Sept. 23-24) focused on healthy aging and caregiving.
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