AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism & Travel Policy: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced the Marianas Tourism Advancement Act of 2026, aiming to add the Philippines and expand the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program to more countries—an effort framed as boosting family travel, air service, and local tourism ties. Health Funding Watch: A federal stopgap pushed health agency funding to Dec. 11, 2026, but community health center payments still face a separate Dec. 31 expiration—leaving two tight money deadlines after the midterms. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: CNMI groups and allies are challenging federal deep-sea mining plans in court, while King-Hinds backs the Pacific Minerals Economic Security Act to push 50% revenue sharing for affected territories and stronger bonding and consultation rules. Workforce & Local Jobs: A GAO report says foreign workers still make up about one-third of CNMI’s employed workforce, warning of risks if the CW-1 program ends after 2029. Community & Culture: FEMA hired 22 CNMI residents through a local hire initiative after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, and Artspace Guåhan launched a “Be a Friend. Make Your Mark.” campaign to keep creative programs accessible.
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