AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarianas Press Debate Fallout: After the Aug. 18 gubernatorial debate in Saipan, community voices zeroed in on economy stability, executive readiness, and the candidates’ public trust—with Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds stressing CUC shortfalls and the need for experienced leadership. Education Funding & Kids First: An acting Parent Advisory Council leader made a tearful plea for adequate PSS funding at a House budget hearing, while Acting Education Commissioner Jacqueline Che urged lawmakers and PSS to act as partners to avoid cuts that could mean fewer school days and possible furloughs. Child Welfare Numbers: DYS reported 785 active child-welfare cases statewide as of end of June, with 294 new cases involving 733 children in the first three quarters. Deep-Sea Mining Push Meets Backlash: BOEM’s proposed Mariana Trench leasing step is drawing lawsuits and protest—and CNMI’s Adelup says more info is needed before any move toward seafloor extraction. Culture & Community Calendar: Liberation Day returns Aug. 21–22, and Saipan’s Independence Day 2-Miler is set for Saturday at Latte Built.
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