AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBehavioral Health Funding: HHS announced more than $700 million in new federal funding to expand addiction and mental health treatment, crisis response, and services for people experiencing homelessness, including an $96M “STREETS” program for communities building coordinated care. Medicaid Dollars in Minnesota: New federal Medicaid spending data show local dental and professional-services billing changes—Redwood Falls dental payments rose 21.4% in 2024, while Burnsville’s procedures/professional services increased 3.6% to about $2.7M. PFAS & Waste Incineration: Advocates are renewing concerns about PFAS emissions from Minneapolis’ Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, arguing monitoring and permits may miss long-term health risks; county officials say the facility is in compliance. Public Safety & Health Impacts: A 5-year-old died after a crash on I-494 in Sunfish Lake; an officer was shot in St. Peter and was later reported stable. Community Health Education: Longville’s library hosted an aquatic invasive species workshop aimed at protecting lake health and usability.
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