AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDisaster Recovery & FEMA Appeals: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds’ bipartisan Post-Disaster Protection Act (H.R. 8409) cleared a House Transportation panel, proposing more time for CNMI and other disaster survivors to appeal FEMA denials. Rural Air Access: Her Rural Airport Infrastructure Support Act (H.R. 6448) also advanced unanimously, aiming to raise the federal share for eligible airport projects to 95%—a big deal for remote islands. Tourism Connections: King-Hinds introduced the Marianas Tourism Advancement Act to expand the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, adding the Philippines and other countries to boost travel, family ties, and regional air service. Wetlands & Resilience: EPA awarded $3.46M for wetland protection across the Pacific Southwest, including CNMI funding to plan for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Youth Exchange: Okinawa students visited Saipan for cultural and educational exchanges with Marianas High School and local cultural groups. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Advocacy groups urged Gov. Apatang to oppose Marianas seabed leasing, while King-Hinds pushed PACMESA to secure revenue sharing and stronger protections for affected territories. Local Culture & Travel Buzz: “Far From Ordinary” earned Global Tourism Campaign of the Year, and The Marianas ranked #1 for engaging mountain destinations in the Western Pacific.
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