AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMeta Child-Safety Settlement: Meta agreed to pay up to about $17.1B in a multistate consumer protection deal and overhaul Instagram/Facebook for teens, including default daily time limits, “productive pauses,” overnight blocks, school-hour notification limits, stronger age checks, and tighter controls on harmful content; American Samoa is listed among participating territories. Local Government Finance: American Samoa suspended all government-funded local travel for the rest of FY 2026 (through Sept. 30), with limited exceptions for court-appointed travel, Governor/Lt. Governor travel, and grant-funded trips. Workforce & Education: American Samoa Community College is seeking local businesses and worksites to host Federal Work-Study students, with jobs tied to students’ fields and funded through federal resources. Regional Fisheries: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will meet Sept. 15–17 to consider options for amending American Samoa’s large vessel prohibited area around Rose Atoll. Tourism Update (Hawaii): July 2026 visitor spending rose to $1.99B (+1.7%) with 883,248 visitors (+1.1%), though average length of stay fell to 7.59 days (-14.1%). Pacific Diplomacy: Pacific Islands Forum leaders meet in Palau Aug. 30–Sept. 4, with leaders pushing for more control over security and ocean resources amid US-China competition.
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