AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSeabed Mining: A Senate permitting bill could make it harder for federal agencies to reverse existing approvals, raising concerns as seabed lease sales move forward near American Samoa. Census Data: Right to Democracy warns proposed changes to census questions and residency rules could deepen data gaps in American Samoa and other territories, with consequences for funding and representation. Tsunami Readiness: Samoa’s meteorology service is bringing lessons home from international tsunami-warning training to strengthen procedures and community preparedness. Population Outlook: Census projections show American Samoa could lose 61% of its population by 2100, the steepest projected decline among the U.S. island territories. Benefits Technology: American Samoa was selected for a National Governors Association academy to modernize Medicaid and nutrition-assistance systems and improve how benefits reach residents.
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