AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRobocall Crackdown: A bipartisan wave of U.S. attorneys general is urging the FCC to tighten “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules, arguing telecoms aren’t doing enough to stop illegal robocalls and scam texts from reaching consumers. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation and community groups sued to block deep-sea mining lease plans for the Marianas, while Pacific leaders also pressed CNMI Governor Apatang to formally oppose the lease sale—an issue tied to American Samoa’s own seabed mining debate. ASG Finances Under Scrutiny: Joint Fono budget hearings and Senate committee sessions are underway, including a Senate probe into a $10 million ARPA interest investment tied to the Pension Fund of the UAE and questions about whether it proceeded without proper legislative oversight. Elections: Absentee voting opened for the Nov. 3, 2026 election, with the Election Office extending Saturday hours and outlining who qualifies and what documents are needed. Local Governance & Infrastructure: A faipule asked the Governor to reallocate ARPA funds to finish the Tafuna High School gym enclosure and access improvements. Sports & Community: The week’s Sports Leigh-Out highlighted CNMI Labor Day softball and golf results, while ASVB launched “Our Paogo” to teach children about a key American Samoa cultural and natural symbol.
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