AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoDeep-Sea Minerals & Ocean Safety: The U.S. is moving ahead with deep-seabed mining plans near American Samoa, with local leaders and Pacific bishops urging “due care” and warning that lack of certainty can’t justify serious harm; spiritual and community voices are also framing the issue as a moral and Indigenous rights fight as federal lease steps approach. Local Tech for Safety: American Samoa’s raised crosswalks are getting a reality check in the Senate—Public Works says they’re FHWA-funded, based on national research, and tied to reported reductions in crosswalk-related accidents. Fisheries STEM Scholarships: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is opening applications for 2027–2028 scholarships to train local students in marine and fisheries management across U.S. Pacific territories, including American Samoa. Citizenship & Voting Tech/Policy: Alaska continues prosecuting American Samoan residents in Whittier over voter misconduct, even after a major U.S. Supreme Court citizenship ruling, keeping legal uncertainty front and center. STEM-Adjacent Education: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata joined a bipartisan trip where lawmakers toured a weather balloon facility in Cabo Verde, signaling interest in similar research opportunities for American Samoa. Sports Tech Spotlight: Taulia Tagovailoa led American Samoa to a 38–32 upset over Team USA at flag football worlds in Germany, setting up a quarterfinal matchup.
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