AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAlzheimer’s Coverage Starts July 1: Mississippi insurers must begin covering Alzheimer’s biomarker blood testing starting tomorrow, a move aimed at catching the disease earlier when treatment can matter most. Supreme Court on Mail Ballots: In Watson v. RNC, the U.S. Supreme Court (5-4) upheld Mississippi’s grace period, letting absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day be counted if received within five business days—dealing a blow to Trump and GOP efforts to require ballots in hand by Election Day. Election Law Pushback: Utah Sen. Mike Lee renewed pressure for the SAVE America Act after the ruling, arguing Congress must tighten rules to restore trust. Mississippi Politics & Policy: New Mississippi laws take effect July 1, including education pay raises, expanded classroom requirements, tougher penalties for certain crimes, and new healthcare and retirement changes. Health Access Fight: Mississippi’s insurer expanded PrEP coverage after complaints tied to “alternate lifestyles” remarks by the state’s insurance commissioner. Courts and Power: The same Supreme Court term also expanded presidential power to fire independent agency officials, while leaving other major disputes in limbo.
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