AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPFAS Funding: The U.S. EPA announced nearly $9.5M for Guam to tackle “forever chemicals,” with support for testing, planning, and drinking-water infrastructure through the EC-SDC grant program. Public Health: Guam’s pertussis outbreak holds at 15 confirmed cases, with a 16th suspected case awaiting lab confirmation as DPHSS keeps running vaccination outreach. Homeless Services: Guma San Jose’s government funding ends in July, but DPHSS says residents won’t be pushed out—case management will keep shelter, meals, showers, and services going during a planned rehabilitation. Education Facilities: Guam’s Department of Education told the Education Board it plans to end double sessions at major schools as early as August, using FEMA-funded classrooms and repaired campus wings. Healthcare Policy: Sen. Will Parkinson introduced a bill to extend the death-certificate exception from 72 hours to 12 months, aiming to reduce delays raised by the Chief Medical Examiner. Justice & Care Access: A Guam bingo-fraud case tied to Shriners Hospital travel ended with major federal prison sentences and over $10.7M in restitution.
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