AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoASEDA Board Standoff: The House again declined to confirm Brett Butler to the American Samoa Economic Development Authority board, leaving his appointment short of the votes needed. ASTCA Spending Scrutiny: Senators set an Aug. 31 hearing to question how ASTCA funded its July 4th 250th celebrations, with lawmakers asking whether local revenues or federal money were used. Education & Sports Funding: The Department of Education says its Athletics Office is gone, sports now fall under the Secondary Division, and there’s no FY2027 funding for school sports—leaving parents waiting on schedules and possible NGO help. School Readiness: DOE’s Tautua Wellness Program is finishing repairs and cleanups ahead of the Aug. 24 school start, with most schools reported 85% ready. Public Works Safety Update: Raised crosswalks are confirmed as federally funded safety upgrades, not “speed bumps,” after complaints from motorists. Regional Environment Leadership: SPREP’s 5th Executive Board meeting is underway in Samoa, with Wallis-et-Futuna chairing.
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