AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOpioid response in Maricopa County: Arizona health officials report opioid overdoses are down more than half, with Tempe seeing about a 10% drop since 2021 as outreach and school education expand. Prison healthcare staffing shortfall: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ budget deal falls short of a federal judge’s order to add prison healthcare workers, leaving the state unable to meet required staffing levels. Extreme heat and public health: Pima County reports five more migrant deaths tied to dehydration and exposure as triple-digit temperatures continue. Lead poisoning risk: A new report highlights how children can be exposed to lead in poorly maintained rentals when landlords ignore hazards and inspections are inconsistent. Food safety recall: FDA upgraded an Alfredo sauce recall to the highest risk level over potential salmonella contamination affecting multiple states. Animal welfare in summer heat: A Gilbert shelter says two pregnant cats were abandoned in a taped box in 108-degree weather—one gave birth days later. Local environment: Aluminum Dynamics canceled a controversial Benson recycling slab facility after disputes with state officials, citing risks to construction and operations.
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