AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSeabed Mining: Federal officials have issued a final notice for two seabed-mining leases off American Samoa, raising questions about environmental safeguards and the territory’s role in decisions over its waters. A Congressional Research Service report says no leases for marine minerals had yet been issued. Benefits Technology: American Samoa is one of three jurisdictions selected for a yearlong National Governors Association academy to modernize Medicaid and nutrition-assistance systems. The team will focus on data and benefit delivery, building on the territory’s recent shift to electronic benefit cards. Telecom Resilience: Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says more frequent, intense disasters are exposing the fragility of regional telecom networks. He called for stronger infrastructure and disaster readiness across the Pacific.
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