AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPacific Sports Spotlight: Rams star Puka Nacua says the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia can help “chase new levels” for Pacific kids, with ties to Samoa through his grandmother. Public Health: Florida officials report rising locally acquired dengue fever cases, prompting stepped-up mosquito surveillance and spraying. Social Media Safety: A landmark $17.1 billion Meta settlement includes American Samoa, requiring new child-safety rules on Instagram and Facebook like daily time limits, nighttime blocks, and stronger age verification. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: American Samoa leaders and protesters again push back on federal seabed mining plans, while U.S. House action blocks a Guam/Northern Marianas bid to prevent fast-track permitting. Courts & Citizenship: Alaska’s appeals court tossed a felony voter misconduct indictment of a Whittier woman born in American Samoa, raising questions about how prosecutors handled intent and grand jury guidance. Local Governance & Services: ASCC has named Ti’alemasunu Tupuola Dr. Mikaele Etuale as its next president, effective Sept. 8. Economy & Oversight: Lawmakers demand a full accounting of about $10 million in ARPA interest investments, after concerns the Fono hasn’t received reports.
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