AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoBeach Access & Wildlife: Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge on St. Croix will reopen Sept. 5 with limited weekend hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), protecting nesting leatherback sea turtles while bringing back one of the island’s most dramatic stretches of white sand. Tropical Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, and travelers are being urged to monitor its path as the season typically ramps up in September. Disaster Loans for Drought Impacts: Puerto Rico’s governor announced SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available for eligible small businesses and nonprofits in municipalities covered by the federal drought disaster declaration. Territory Citizenship Debate: A conservative think-tank argues Congress can limit birthright citizenship in U.S. territories, while CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds says the bill has little chance this session and reflects an ideological push. Youth Online Safety Settlement: Meta’s landmark $17.1 billion settlement over Facebook/Instagram child-safety claims includes protections like daily time caps and other limits; the U.S. Virgin Islands is among the jurisdictions included. Local Governance: The 36th Legislature sent a horse racing and gaming bill back to committee, with Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. calling it effectively dead.
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