AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAntitrust & Accountability: CNMI-relevant fallout from a major U.S. antitrust case: Attorney General Tong announced a $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price-fixing and reduced competition, with total payments to state enforcers estimated at about $469M if approved. Local Elections & Governance: A new op-ed blasts CNMI Attorney General Edward E. Manibusan for announcing he won’t seek re-election at the last possible moment, arguing it “freezes the field” and deprives voters of a real choice. Disaster Recovery & Utilities: The CNMI Senate advanced emergency financing for CUC after Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi, sending an amended HB 24-107 back to the House; meanwhile, CPUC is also reviewing an $8.4M temporary power contract for Tinian generators. Military & Island Planning: Tinian Mayor Edwin Aldan welcomed the Navy’s Record of Decision approving expanded joint training on Tinian, saying residents now need clear, step-by-step communication. Regional Readiness: The S.A.M.E. Guam Post forum put logistics and infrastructure for the second and third island chains front and center, stressing engineering as deterrence. Time Change Politics: Senate inaction keeps the Nov. 1 “fall back” clock change on track, despite pushback from medical groups.
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