AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoImmigration & Health Safety: A $150M federal contract for legal representation of unaccompanied migrant children was awarded to a Houston-based Texas firm with limited immigration experience, raising alarms from legal aid groups that kids could face weaker due process as deportation efforts expand. Infection Watch: The CDC reports candida auris cases are rising nationwide, with Texas among the hotspots; the drug-resistant yeast can spread in healthcare settings and is especially dangerous for hospitalized and nursing home patients. Public Health Policy: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations, arguing they may be driven by financial incentives rather than science. Food Security: New East Texas Food Bank data using the 2026 Map the Meal Gap study finds food insecurity is climbing across Texas, with nearly 1 in 5 residents struggling and 1 in 4 Texas children affected. Care Access Locally: Houston rolled out a new low-cost clinic finder and access-to-care report, aiming to help residents find affordable services faster. Detention Oversight: Renewed scrutiny follows additional deaths at Delaney Hall detention center as ICE arrests surge, with advocates calling for closure of the facility.
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