AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTelecom & Consumer Protection: Attorney General Anne Lopez and a broad coalition of AGs are urging the FCC to strengthen rules that cut scammers off from buying legitimate phone numbers, after robocalls and texts cost Americans nearly $2 billion last year. Local Public Safety: American Samoa’s Fagatogo Fire Station is still partially operating, with a small crew and one truck responding to emergencies despite a Health Department closure over unsafe electrical wiring and unsanitary conditions. Infrastructure & Connectivity: DXN won an AU$1 million contract from ASTCA to design, build, deliver, and commission a Cable Landing Station for the La Vasa subsea fiber project, targeting service by Q3 2026. Food Prices: American Samoa’s Basic Food Index rose 0.3%, with fish up sharply, while eggs, sugar, taro, and chicken saw declines. Disaster Readiness: NOAA is warning El Niño is underway and could intensify this fall, shifting storm patterns and raising risks for Pacific islands. Policy & Timekeeping: The U.S. House is set to vote on making daylight saving time permanent via the Sunshine Protection Act, which would end twice-yearly clock changes. Agriculture & Food Security: Congresswoman Amata met USDA leadership, highlighting American Samoa’s role in U.S. canned tuna and local agriculture support.
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