AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRobocall Crackdown: A coalition of 49 state attorneys general, including American Samoa’s AG, urged the FCC to strengthen rules that would cut scammers off from buying and using legitimate phone numbers—after Americans lost nearly $2 billion last year to scam robocalls and texts. Infrastructure Funding: The U.S. DOT announced $1.73B in 2026 BUILD grants across 127 projects, with American Samoa listed among recipients. Telecom Buildout: DXN won an AU$1M contract from ASTCA to design and deliver a Cable Landing Station for the La Vasa subsea fiber project, targeting operations by Q3 2026. Local Health Compliance: The Department of Health warned businesses that operating without a valid license can lead to closure and said inspections won’t be done for renewal or permits without proper documentation. Public Safety: Fagatogo’s fire station reopening is again being urged after two recent fires, including one that gutted holding cells behind the police station. Community & Culture: American Samoa wrapped up its America 250 Independence Day celebrations with major events and a drone-and-fireworks finale at Lions Park. Education Spotlight: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata congratulated Lucas “Hoss” Foster, American Samoa’s first FCCLA national scholarship and leadership representative. Business & Economy Watch: The territory’s next batch of tax refund checks is set for July 9, with payments for filers from April 21.
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