AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWomen’s Basketball: American Samoa’s national team is heading to Tahiti for the Polynesian Cup with a mix of young players and experienced leaders, building on lessons from its 2022 campaign. Care for Families: Community listening sessions will gather caregivers’ concerns about delayed home and community-based services. Medicaid has approved personal care and home health aide support, but implementation is held up by funding and administrative challenges. Student Support: Thirteen ASCC science students will receive $5,000 NSF scholarships to help them pursue marine and environmental science studies. Youth and Safety: Senators questioned officials about synthetic drugs reaching the territory, including reports of students and elementary-age children being affected. Civics: An American Samoa student joined 52 finalists at the National Civics Bee in Washington; Colorado’s Peter Daniell won the $100,000 scholarship prize. Faith and Culture: White Sunday brought families and churches together to celebrate children, a cherished island tradition, while Catholic parishes also took part in a territory-wide cleanup.
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