AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Education & Safety: Intersections, Inc. completed the first ACCESS program in American Samoa, teaching special-needs students consent, boundaries, safety, and decision-making with parents joining alongside trained special education teachers. Elections: The American Samoa Election Office issued its final notice for House and U.S. Congress candidate nominations, with petitions due Sept. 1 at 4:30 p.m., and reminded voters that registration is open. U.S. Citizenship Debate: A conservative think tank urged Congress to limit birthright citizenship in U.S. territories, including American Samoa, arguing for parent-based eligibility. Fire Watch: A house fire in Nu’uuli sent one person to the hospital; it was the fourth major fire in American Samoa this month. Deep-Sea Exploration: NOAA announced deep-sea mapping expeditions around American Samoa aboard the Okeanos Explorer, with live-streamed ROV dives and public data releases. Maternal Health Funding: The Department of Health received a $295,000 CDC grant to prevent maternal mortality and strengthen maternal health systems. Sports: Liberty routed Tafuna 42-0 in high school football, while other local results included Fa’asao Marist’s coaching update and community sports momentum. Meta Settlement Impact: American Samoa is included in the multistate Meta child-safety settlement tied to new limits on teen Facebook/Instagram use.
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