AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChild Well-Being: A new Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count report says child well-being deteriorated in 29 states from 2021 to 2025, with declines across education, health and economic indicators and anxiety/depression diagnoses affecting 12% of kids ages 3–17. PFAS & Water Costs: Arizona’s “forever chemicals” PFAS contamination is expected to take generations to manage, with utilities shutting wells or paying millions for treatment—an issue that also drew attention from New Mexico voices. Screwworm Response: New Mexico lawmakers are pushing the Protecting America’s Herd Act to fund USDA grants for screwworm inspector training and support for high-risk states and tribal communities as cases spread. Energy Financing: New Mexico’s C-PACE energy-efficiency financing got a boost after a law took effect May 20, letting more projects qualify—aimed at cutting building emissions without public money. Local Business & Housing: Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas HELP grants are helping first-time buyers in Santa Fe, while Rio Rancho’s landfill is set to close by end of 2028. Aviation Innovation: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy toured Reliable Robotics in Albuquerque as part of the FAA’s advanced air mobility integration pilot.
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