AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCNMI Utilities & Storm Recovery: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation filed a three-year rate hike plan for the Northern Mariana Islands, with CPUC hearings set for Oct. 19-21 and a proposed typhoon-recovery surcharge; if approved, residential power costs would jump in stages starting Dec. 1. Local Governance: CNMI government operations shut down at the start of fiscal year 2027 after Gov. David Apatang said there wasn’t enough time to review the 2027 budget bill before the Oct. 1 deadline, leaving only federally funded and “essential” services running. Weather & Business Disruption: Typhoon Choi-wan’s monsoon surge brought strong winds, intermittent outages, and flood risk across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, including a power outage that derailed part of the Saipan Chamber gubernatorial forum. Federal Policy & Labor: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds renewed calls to drop the CW-1 touchback requirement, saying it’s hurting businesses and recovery projects after super typhoons. Health & Consumer Costs: A multistate coalition is pushing court approval of a $400M Sandoz/Fougera settlement over alleged generic-drug price manipulation, with eligible consumers urged to file claims. Community & Culture: The Dee Clayton Classic and Northern Marianas Bodybuilding Federation’s 15th DC Classic is set for Oct. 10 at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium, with tickets on sale now.
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