AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep Seabed Mining: Gov. David Apatang says he won’t halt the federal deep-sea mining leasing process while a Hawaii court case over the National Marine Fisheries Service’s concurrence plays out, but he supports public outreach in Saipan, Tinian and Rota and plans to ask the Marine Minerals Administration to hold it. Local Opposition: Saipan, Tinian and Aguiguan mayors, plus Rota and the Northern Islands mayor, also formally oppose seabed mining, saying the CNMI lacks clear environmental data, long-term monitoring plans, and transparent economic benefits. Public Health: CHCC reports methamphetamine-related cases and deaths are rising fast, with cases climbing from 71 (2022) to 252 (2025) and 179 already identified through Aug. 31, 2026. Military Buildup Impacts: CNMI and Guam officials are in San Francisco meeting federal interagency leaders to push for help addressing civilian effects of the U.S. military buildup, including setting up an Economic Adjustment Committee. Education Funding Pressure: PSS warns FY2027 local funding around $25M could force major cuts, including possible two- or three-day school weeks. Community & Business: Cafe Citrus reopened Sept. 14 after Super Typhoon Sinlaku damage; and Bank of Hawai’i and the CNMI SBDC Network celebrated 2026 small business grant awardees.
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