AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRetiree Benefits: The CNMI government failed to fund retirees’ additional 25% pension payment, which many depend on for essentials such as power, medicine and food. School Funding: The Board of Education voted to sue for clarity on the Constitution’s education-funding guarantee, renewing a long-running dispute over PSS’s share of government revenue. Citizenship: A new Senate bill would deny automatic citizenship to some children born in U.S. territories, raising concerns that territorial communities were not consulted. Energy Policy: Gov. David Apatang says nuclear power should be studied as a way to lower electricity costs, though the technology’s safety and suitability for the islands require detailed review. Military Access: The U.S. military is seeking greater access to CNMI ports, airports and other facilities as the territory seeks billions in federal infrastructure aid. Regional Policy: Guam mayors plan to urge a Marianas-wide resolution opposing deep-sea mining, with CNMI mayors expected to consider it at their next assembly.
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