AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStorm Readiness: CNMI residents are bracing for Typhoon Bavi as recovery from Super Typhoon Sinlaku is still underway, with Saipan placed under a state of significant emergency and officials urging people to stay prepared and away from the waters. Disaster Funding: Guam lawmakers approved about $8M in leftover Sinlaku disaster money to support Bavi preparation and response, including village mayor allocations and school shelters. FEMA Support: FEMA approved nearly $14.7M in post-disaster funding tied to earlier storms, with CNMI power-system repairs among the major items. Citizenship Debate: CNMI leaders welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling, while Congress and advocates continue to argue over “birth tourism” and possible constitutional changes. Community & Culture: A Saipan pickleball fundraiser is sending players to the World Cup in Vietnam, and the Marianas Visitor Authority’s Judy Torres received a Pacific tourism award for her long-running cultural and destination work. Arts Across Oceans: A Kōwhai residency project highlights Pacific creative connections, with Tinian roots and new photography research linking culture, politics, and environmental concerns.
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