AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMental Health Policy: A University of Pennsylvania psychiatrist, Maria Oquendo, is leading the push to overhaul the DSM, with ideas like a “living DSM” and more focus on social, cultural, and environmental drivers of health. School Drinking Water Transparency: Pennsylvania quietly loosened lead reporting rules in the 2026-27 budget, requiring schools to report only results above 5 parts per billion—raising alarms that families may stay in the dark about toxic water. Water System Cyberattacks: Federal agencies say coordinated cyberattacks hit municipal water utilities in at least seven states, forcing some systems to revert to manual operations; investigators are exploring links to Iranian-backed hackers. Climate and Heat Impacts: New reporting highlights how extreme heat is breaking records and driving lethal river temperatures, with fishing closures spreading across the West to protect trout. Invasive Species Watch: Spotted lanternflies are advancing, and officials are urging Pennsylvanians to look for them as they move from nymphs toward adulthood. Wildlife Health Alerts: Rabies cases in stray cats were confirmed in the Hanover-Adams area, prompting warnings to avoid stray animals and seek care after any possible exposure.
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