AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSNAP Food Loss Notices: Guam Public Health says disapproval notices for the Food Loss Affidavit program will be mailed this week after extra review to fix address issues and complete quality checks; the temporary program ran May 11–14 for eligible SNAP households hit by Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Federal SNAP Crackdown: The USDA Inspector General issued subpoenas to California, Illinois, Michigan and New York after they refused to share SNAP data for more than a year, as the federal government targets likely fraud. Assisted Living Framework: Sen. Sabrina Salas Matanane introduced Bill 329-38 to create assisted living residences and community-based care options, including licensing and oversight by DPHSS. School Mental Health Boost: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed laws creating a licensure framework for school psychologists and allowing GDOE to use lapsed funds for campus and typhoon recovery improvements. Behavioral Health Funding Gap: Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center warns that $5.3M in federal Child Care Development Fund cuts could end key crisis and treatment services after Sept. 30 unless supplemental funding is secured. Healthier Schools: GDOE won approval to adopt USDA Smart Snacks standards across public schools, covering vending, fundraisers and student stores. Local Care Milestone: Guam Regional Medical City says it has the island’s only board-certified obesity medicine specialist. Road Safety: A three-car crash in Latte Heights left one man dead and three others injured; authorities rerouted Route 26 traffic while investigating.
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