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Covid & Vaccines: Trump officials are holding back pediatric Covid shots in at least 11 states and one U.S. territory, with no clear timeline for when children can get them. Health Care Access: A local letter urges American Samoa lawmakers to explain why Medicaid-approved services can’t be enrolled due to an insufficient local match. Deep-Sea Mining Court Fight: A Honolulu judge refused to delay a case that could block an American Samoa deep-sea mining lease sale, keeping an Oct. 30 hearing on track. Local Governance & Procurement: The Senate unanimously approved the Anti‑Kickback Prohibition Act of 2026 to create a territory-wide standard for kickbacks and related fees in government contracting. Environment & Culture: The Western Pacific Fishery Council is pushing federal agencies to speed green sea turtle status reviews for Guam, CNMI, and American Samoa, tied to cultural harvest needs. Public Safety & Justice: DOJ announced funding for the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency to support victim assistance services. Community & Education: ASCC held its fall 2026 Phi Theta Kappa induction, welcoming 30+ students. Coral Conservation: NFWF awarded $2.1 million for coral reef resilience work that includes American Samoa. Local Economy & Travel: Samoa Airways will resume Upolu–Savai‘i flights starting Oct. 8. Public Health Watch: Florida reported its first dengue death of 2026; CDC data show American Samoa also has hundreds of cases.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

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Aug. 25, 2026

SENATOR LORRAINE R. INOUYE URGES FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO REJECT DEEP-SEA MINING PROPOSAL OFF AMERICAN SAMOA

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