AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWater Crisis in San Juan: Thousands of Puerto Ricans are facing severe water shortages, with the National Guard activated and emergency responders fielding daily calls; residents are buying potable water, using laundromats, and hauling buckets, while elderly and disabled people struggle most and some have been hospitalized. Public Health & Safety Funding: The Fiscal Control Board approved $7.3M for permanent improvement projects in 17 Puerto Rico municipalities, with goals tied to infrastructure, economic development, health, and public safety. Nutrition Assistance Push: Resident Commissioner Pablo Hernández Rivera says GOP Sen. Roger Wicker has joined as a co-sponsor of the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act, a step toward bringing SNAP to the island; the program’s funding reportedly increased by $78M. Local Business Growth: San Juan will allocate $5M to help create and expand businesses in priority sectors, aiming to boost jobs and investment. Dengue Watch (Regional): Florida health officials issued a heightened dengue alert as cases rise nationally, underscoring mosquito-bite prevention ahead of peak season. University Collaboration: UPR and the University of Louisiana Monroe signed an MOU to expand academic cooperation, research, and student/faculty exchanges.
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