AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRural Health Workforce: Ohio University landed a $10 million boost through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program to expand the rural pipeline of doctors and other health workers, with OHIO leading Health Workforce Ohio alongside partners including The Health Collaborative and the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers. Food Safety: The CDC says cyclosporiasis cases have topped 1,600 lab-confirmed infections across 34 states, with Ohio among the hardest hit, while the FDA continues tracing possible produce sources and warns the total could keep climbing into August. Drug Pricing/Antitrust: Ohio Attorney General Hilgers joined a multistate deal totaling $29.6 million with Glenmark over alleged generic-drug price-fixing and reduced competition, with potential claims for buyers between 2009 and 2019. Public Safety/Justice: A former Powell couple was indicted on 12 felony counts tied to an alleged $9.3 million Medicaid fraud scheme involving claims for services never provided. Wildlife Management: ODNR is offering special deer hunts via lottery in 22 counties and select nature preserves for 2026-27, with mandatory meetings and $5 tickets required. Courts: In Vinton County’s child-endangerment case, Gary Siders Jr.’s defense sought a gag order after officials spoke publicly.
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