AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoMedi-Cal Dental Cuts: Starting July 1, hundreds of thousands of California adults enrolled through an undocumented adult program or affected by an enrollment freeze will lose full-scope Medi-Cal dental coverage, keeping only emergency extractions for severe pain or infection—an abrupt shift that local agencies say many patients don’t know is coming. Election Watch: California’s jungle-primary governor race is still in motion as Xavier Becerra advances to November while Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer fight for the second spot; the slow mail-ballot count is drawing federal scrutiny. Public Health & Safety: A young mountain lion wandered unusually far into Pasadena, was tranquilized by state wildlife officers, and is being assessed for release. Health Policy Legal Win: A federal judge blocked Trump-era SNAP funding conditions tied to “gender ideology,” immigration, and women’s sports—protecting benefits for millions. GLP-1 Reality Check: Actress Mayim Bialik says a single GLP-1 injection triggered severe gastrointestinal side effects lasting weeks, adding to the growing debate over tolerability. Wildfire Toxic Exposure: A UC study finds chromium-6 in air around 2025 LA wildfire cleanup zones, potentially exposing millions to dangerous levels.
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