AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTobacco Cessation Push: Fargo Cass Public Health is backing North Dakota’s 7th annual Quit Week, offering walk-in coaching and nicotine replacement options to help people quit smoking, vaping, chewing, or nicotine pouches. Child Poverty Watch: A Kids Count data update says North Dakota’s child poverty rose, with about 23,000 children living below the poverty line in 2024 and housing costs hitting many families hard. Reproductive Care Access: New KFF reporting links Planned Parenthood clinic closures to funding limits tied to Title X and Medicaid policy changes, raising concerns for Medicaid enrollees who rely on the clinics. SNAP Food Restrictions: USDA waivers are expanding SNAP limits on items like soda, candy, and certain prepared desserts, with North Dakota listed among states rolling out restrictions later in 2026. Public Health Alerts: North Dakota health officials remind residents that preventing mosquito bites is the best defense against West Nile virus, noting no cases reported this year so far. Mental Health & Courts: A Grand Forks County man found not guilty by reason of mental illness will remain at the North Dakota State Hospital after a review. Rural Health Funding: A $3.2 million grant aims to help rural hospitals avoid generic drug shortages by pooling purchasing power.
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