AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOnline Child Safety Policy: A bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, including CNMI AG Nick Brown, is pushing back on the federal KIDS Act (H.R. 7757), saying it would preempt state child online safety enforcement and limit AGs’ ability to act. Renewable Energy & Power Costs: Residents are increasingly looking at off-grid solar as electricity bills stay high after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, while South Korean utility KEPCO signals interest in expanding solar on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Typhoon Recovery—Maritime Access: Federal and local partners begin a 30-day operation June 1 to clear damaged vessels from Smiling Cove Marina, with road closures at Basin Place and Marina Lane during work. Typhoon Recovery—Housing Support: The S.T.R.O.N.G. Tent and Roofing Program application deadline is June 1 for eligible Saipan and Tinian homeowners (temporary roof/tent support coordinated with FEMA and USACE). Typhoon Recovery—Leadership & Power: USACE transitions command of the Sinlaku Recovery Field Office to Lt. Col. Simratpal Singh, and Tinian reports power restoration efforts using large-scale temporary generators. Tourism & Business: LaoLao Bay Golf & Resort announces limited reopening June 6, and SBA is adding a Saipan Business Recovery Center location starting June 2 for disaster loan help. Aviation & Travel: Post-typhoon route changes continue for Guam and Saipan, including reduced United service and resumed flights on several carriers. Local Sports: Pickleball ramps up with CNMI athletes preparing for Vietnam, and youth futsal kicks off the President’s Cup tournament. Immigration & Labor: USCIS policy shifts are drawing warnings from Guam and CNMI candidates about potential labor shortages and higher living costs, while a Filipino national was sentenced to 18 months for a work permit fraud scheme. Environment: NAVFAC Marianas and partners conducted the Annual Fanihi (Mariana fruit bat) population count across Guam, Saipan, and Tinian.
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