AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUSPS Service Update: Starting Oct. 1, USPS lengthened delivery expectations for packages to and from Alaska, Hawai‘i and American Samoa under Ground Advantage and Priority Mail, with Ground Advantage now set at “10 days-plus” for the territory and other noncontiguous locations. Supreme Court Security Push: A bipartisan coalition of 43–45 state attorneys general, including American Samoa’s signers, urged Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court’s FY2027 security request amid a sharp rise in threats. Local Budget Watch: Gov. Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula signed the FY2027 budget bill but used line-item vetoes, removing funding for several projects including Manu‘a shoreline/disaster access road, Swains transportation, emergency road repairs, and about $11.9 million in CIP items. Healthcare Funding Concern: Advocates and an op-ed warned that a House-approved cut to American Samoa’s Medicaid local match could limit enrollment of personal care and home health providers, affecting access for vulnerable residents. Community & Safety: The DOJ announced $343,065 for the American Samoa Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence for the year beginning Oct. 1. Civic Deadline: The Election Office reminded voters that Oct. 5 is the last day to register for the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm election. Environment & Energy: The American Samoa Chamber of Commerce raised questions about environmental and aviation reviews for a solar project at Pago Pago International Airport. Remembering Dr. Saleapaga: The Senate held a moment of silence for Dr. Iotamo Saleapaga ahead of a tribute resolution.
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