AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDaylight Saving Time: Clocks in most of the U.S. will “fall back” at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, turning back one hour to 1 a.m., bringing an extra hour of sleep but earlier sunsets; the Sunshine Protection Act to make DST permanent passed the House but is still stalled in the Senate. Public Health & Tech: The Trump administration is shifting HIV-prevention funding away from nearly 100 community groups toward state and local health departments, affecting testing and PrEP access in places including the U.S. Virgin Islands. Food Assistance Policy: SNAP benefit amounts rise with inflation adjustments, while states take on more SNAP administrative costs starting Oct. 1—changes that could shape eligibility and program stability for millions, including in U.S. territories. Healthcare Fraud Monitoring: FinCEN flagged about $17.5B in suspicious activity tied to suspected healthcare fraud, with home healthcare providers among the most frequently named. Local Infrastructure: The V.I. Water and Power Authority approved projects including new Christiansted streetlights and green composite poles in the National Park on St. John. Cyber/Scams: Ex-con Frank Abagnale warns that AI is making fraud faster and harder to spot, urging people to verify identities independently.
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