AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOpioid overdose response: Mississippi State University distributed naloxone and trained students after deaths of UM students where kratom was found at the scene, as local officials continue cracking down on kratom sales. Kratom regulation & accuracy: The American Kratom Association urged Mississippi outlets to correct the record, saying tablets recovered in the Ole Miss deaths were “Smax” Pseudo-DHM—not natural kratom—while lawmakers and experts push for tighter rules. Public health alerts: Mississippi ranked last for childhood flu vaccination in 2024-25, with health leaders urging families to get shots before flu season ramps up. Maternal substance-use support: Faith leaders and healthcare workers unveiled a Gulf Coast “Plan of Safe Care” for pregnant and parenting families affected by substance use, launching in January. Medicaid pressure: A new analysis says federal rules will cut Medicaid payments to doctors and hospitals in dozens of states, raising concerns about access for Medicaid patients. Workforce development: AccelerateMS is moving to an earlier start for workforce development, aiming to build the talent pipeline for Mississippi’s economy.
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