AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoDeep-Sea Mining Watch: American Samoa launched a new public website, DeepSeaInfo.as.gov, to explain deep-sea minerals proposals, risks, and possible opportunities as federal discussions move forward; the governor stressed the territory doesn’t support commercial extraction “at this time,” but wants residents fully informed and represented. Local Oversight: The Senate Government Operations Committee kept pressing questions over the ASG’s $10.1 million ARPA-interest investment tied to a UAE pension deal, with Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde saying she advised stopping until independent verification and raising concerns about promised returns and promoter details. Public Safety Funding: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley joined a coalition urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court’s FY 2027 security request, and the letter includes American Samoa’s AG. Health & Prevention: The CDC highlighted American Samoa’s lead-poisoning prevention work, noting a program built without dedicated funding and a rapid early testing effort. Community & Learning: American Samoa Community College was selected to receive Starlink kits for 4-H clubs through a national initiative aimed at closing the digital divide. Reminder: Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, but American Samoa won’t shift clocks.
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