AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFederal Election Access: New Mexico AG Nick Brown and a coalition of 25 states won a preliminary court order blocking USPS from forcing states to get federal approval for new vote-by-mail ballot and return-envelope designs and to use a new tracking portal—aimed at preventing election chaos ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Uranium & Public Health: New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard issued an executive order banning new uranium mining leases on state trust lands, directing the state to prioritize cleanup of legacy sites tied to health and environmental harm. Veterans’ Care Staffing: An Inspector General review found staffing shortages at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque led to closed beds and longer waits, citing federal hiring freeze and deferred resignation policies. Medicaid Coverage: New Mexico is among states facing major Medicaid changes, with 89,000 residents projected to lose coverage starting Jan. 1, and officials preparing public outreach. Food Security: SNAP cuts could ripple into school meal programs, putting free breakfast and lunch at risk for children who qualify through SNAP or Medicaid. Mental Health Access: Crisis Text Line reports people in Mountain West states are more likely to express suicidal thoughts in crisis texts, pointing to rural barriers to care. Animal Health Watch: USDA and partners expanded screwworm resources and monitoring as cases continue to be detected, including in New Mexico.
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