AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection Season: Dededo Democrat senatorial candidate Dave Duenas urges voters to look past billboards and money, get registered, and choose leaders based on character and service as Guam’s Aug. 1 vote nears. Weather Watch: NWS says Invest 92W is weak but expected to pass near the Marianas between Thursday evening and Friday evening, with timing and intensity still uncertain—residents are urged to prepare. Courts & Accountability: GovGuam wants to resume a federal lawsuit over alleged faulty Ordot dump closeout design and construction after settlement talks stalled, while contractors argue the case should stay paused. Health & Services: DPHSS plans to apply for a Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services waiver to expand community supports and reduce avoidable hospitalizations. Education Oversight: Sen. Vincent Borja calls for a June 24 GDOE oversight hearing and requests school visits tied to possible closures. Legislature Tech: The Guam Legislature terminated a nearly $200K AI contract for bill-drafting support, with materials and access credentials to be returned. Cost of Living: Gasoline dropped 10 cents and diesel fell 40 cents at Mobil as prices continue to swing. Public Safety Training: Guam’s agriculture department is hosting wildfire training sessions for local agencies and communities amid a drier outlook. Defense Presence: The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo, the fifth fast response cutter homeported in Guam, with a commissioning planned for September. Local Economy: Guam’s job market added 790 net jobs year-over-year in March, driven by private-sector gains while government employment dipped.
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