AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMATA Lawsuit: Memphis’ former transit deputy CEO Bacarra Mauldin sued MATA and the city for $1 million, alleging wrongful termination, unpaid wages, and interference—saying she was on medical leave when she was fired after an investigation tied to spending concerns and a $60M deficit. Child Safety: A Memphis toddler is recovering after a self-inflicted gunshot inside an apartment; police are still sorting out how the child got access to the firearm, and the injury could cost an index finger. Public Health & Prevention: Whitehaven opened a new YMCA aquatic center aimed at swim lessons and water-safety training, with drowning prevention front and center. Jail Care Scrutiny: A Hamilton County inmate death behind bars is now attributed to severe drug withdrawal syndrome and chronic drug abuse, prompting questions about the jail’s withdrawal prevention approach. Healthcare Coverage Costs: A new KFF report says ACA marketplace changes after enhanced subsidies expired at the end of 2025 could mean higher premiums, higher deductibles, and enrollment drops in 2026. Workforce Pathways: TCAT Dickson and Austin Peay State University signed an LPN-to-BSN pathway that lets practical nursing grads earn a BSN in three years.
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