AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWater & Trade Disruption: Delegate Stacey E. Plaskett says her office is in active contact with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority over docking restrictions affecting Water Spirit Freight Services, raising alarms about delays moving goods between San Juan, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Tortola. Medicare for Travelers: A new explainer breaks down how Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage handle care while you’re away, including the limits outside the U.S. Animal Welfare Push: Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy are urging MLB to investigate Dodgers pitcher Edwin Díaz over alleged illegal cockfighting ties in Puerto Rico. Newborn Genomics Warning: A parent advisory flags the NIH-funded BEACONS project, saying it will use newborn blood spots to sequence whole genomes in Puerto Rico and other states. Puerto Rico Budget Focus: Gov. Jenniffer González Colón’s proposed FY2027 consolidated budget totals $33.57B, with $13.18B from the General Fund and major emphasis on public safety, health, and education. Health Workforce/Access: Sagrado Corazón University earns a 2026 innovation award, while MMM Multihealth announces scholarships up to $8,000 for students entering nursing and other health careers.
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