AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGuam & CNMI Legal Fight: Right to Democracy and pro-territorial groups filed an amicus brief ahead of U.S. Supreme Court arguments in the Prutehi Guahan case challenging the Air Force’s 2021 RCRA permit renewal and whether federal environmental review is required. Medicaid/CHIP Shock for Noncitizens: New federal rules starting Oct. 1 will end Medicaid for many lawfully present immigrants, with COFA migrants (including Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau) and some other groups still eligible, while refugees, asylees, parolees and others face cuts. Pacific Security & Military Posture: A U.S. think tank argues for shifting forces from the “first island chain” toward a “second island chain” centered on Guam, CNMI, Palau, FSM and the Marshalls—while Palau locals warn the buildup could make them a target. Regional Diplomacy: Nepal and Micronesia formally established diplomatic relations. Weather Watch: Tropical Depression 24W formed east of the Marianas and is forecast to curve toward Tokyo, with Marianas impacts not expected to be direct. Mobility/Travel Access: Australia announced lower specialist-skills visa fees for citizens of 13 Pacific nations including FSM, while separate passport-ranking reports show Pakistan slipping to 183rd.
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