AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLiberation Day & community memory: Guam marked the 82nd anniversary of Liberation with war survivors sharing stories at Hagåtña’s Dulce Nombre De Maria Cathedral-Basilica, including accounts of forced relocation to Manenggon during the occupation. Military posture on Guam: The U.S. Army says it deployed the Dark Eagle long-range hypersonic missile on Guam during Valiant Shield, while separate coverage highlights ongoing Navy logistics activity tied to fleet readiness across the Pacific. Public safety & accountability: Guam Police withheld the identity of the officer involved in the July 11 Yigo crash that killed Air Force serviceman Reuben Rausch, citing investigation integrity, as the officer remains on administrative leave. Citizenship fight in Congress: Delegate James Moylan vowed to oppose a bill that would end automatic birthright citizenship for children born in Guam and other territories starting in 2027, calling it a dangerous precedent. Local governance & funding: Lawmakers set up a 9th special session for Thursday as GovGuam requests $42.4 million for Super Typhoon Bavi recovery, childcare subsidies, and airport needs. Economy & policy: Guam issued its first recreational cannabis cultivation license, and tourism leaders held a forum with gubernatorial teams on rebuilding the visitor economy. Courts & environment: Earthjustice filed a Supreme Court merits brief defending Prutehi Guåhan’s challenge to whether the Air Force can destroy expired munitions on Guam without a full NEPA review.
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