AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLocal Elections: American Samoa’s Election Office issued its final notice for eligible candidates, with nomination petitions due Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 4:30 p.m., and voter registration still open for the midterm—bring a birth certificate or passport, Social Security card, and valid photo ID. Child Safety & Digital Rules: A major multistate settlement with Meta requires sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram for teens, including tighter daily limits and nighttime blocks, with American Samoa listed among the jurisdictions seeking reforms. Public Health Funding: The Department of Health received a $295,000 CDC grant to prevent maternal mortality and strengthen maternal health services. Education Support: Intersections, Inc. completed the first ACCESS program for special needs students, teaching consent, boundaries, safety, and decision-making with parent participation. Environment & Exploration: NOAA announced deep-sea mapping expeditions around American Samoa aboard the Okeanos Explorer, with live-streamed ROV dives and public data releases. Fire Safety: A house fire in Nu’uuli sent one person to the hospital, the fourth major fire reported this month, and another blaze broke out near the ASTCA tower at Lions Park. Citizenship Debate: A conservative think tank renewed calls for Congress to limit birthright citizenship in U.S. territories, including American Samoa. Law & Order: A House Homeland Security Committee hearing is set for Sept. 3 to review drug and human trafficking case numbers reported by DHS Oticide.
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