AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation and community groups filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration’s plan to kick-start deep-sea mining off the Marianas and Guam, challenging the federal finding that the lease sale won’t harm endangered species and critical habitat; the case follows an earlier suit tied to American Samoa, as NOAA exploration reports polymetallic nodules near Rose Atoll and in the Samoa Basin. Local Politics (CNMI): CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds defended her record while challenger Galvin Sablan Deleon Guerrero pushed for a “political reset” in a Saipan forum debate. Robocall Crackdown: Multiple U.S. attorneys general, including Idaho’s Raúl Labrador and others, are urging the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to stop illegal robocalls before they reach consumers. Alaska Citizenship Case: An American Samoan defendant in Alaska says prosecutors ignored a Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling, calling out the state’s failure to address the decision. ASG Oversight & Funding: The Senate Government Operations Committee scheduled hearings on ASG’s $10 million ARPA interest investment and other Fono-oversight questions, with testimony expected from the finance advisor. Travel Costs: DOD raised Guam per diem rates effective Sept. 1, and the update also applies to the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa. Community & Sports: The Department of Education officially opened the 2026 academic sports year, and local absentee voting for the Nov. 3 election began on Labor Day.
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