AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRev & Tax Facilities: Sen. Jesse Lujan is pushing for a permanent Department of Revenue and Taxation home after the agency’s $1.3M-a-year rent for the “leaky” old Price Costco warehouse in Barrigada, citing roof, plumbing, mold, and fire-safety concerns and warning it could be inoperable if Super Typhoon Sinlaku hits directly. Fiscal Controls: Guam legislative leaders propose a moratorium on limited-term and unclassified government hiring plus a suspension of pay raises during the election year, pointing to audit concerns and uncertainty around federal funding. Public Health: Guam Public Health confirmed another whooping cough case, bringing the total to 17 confirmed this year, with several hospitalizations and an emphasis on getting vaccinated early. Regional Disaster Watch: A 7.8 earthquake off Mindanao triggered tsunami warnings and coastal evacuations across parts of the Philippines and the wider Pacific, including Guam, as officials assess damage and aftershocks. Education Expansion: SIFA secured a Tamuning campus and will expand into 9th grade for the 2026–2027 school year with a new lease contract. Infrastructure & Roads: DPW says it can spend $20M in federal ARP funds on village street paving and is asking senators to consider a $5,000 penalty for abandoned vehicles. Aviation Update: United Airlines will move Micronesia and Guam routes to Boeing 737 MAX 8 service earlier than planned, with Guam-Saipan and Guam-Manila changes scheduled for mid- to late-2026.
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