AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBusiness Outlook: Ralph Torres, Blas Attao and Lawrence Camacho returned to the Saipan Chamber’s gubernatorial forum to discuss tax policy, military development and other priorities for the CNMI economy. Disaster Aid: Workers and self-employed people affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku can apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance through Oct. 24; the CNMI has $10.1 million in federal funding, but had to build a new system to distribute it. Air Links: Philippine Airlines restores direct Saipan-Manila flights on Oct. 26, reopening connections for tourism, business and travel across Asia. Public Finances: The new budget limits central-government work to 26.5 hours a week, and Gov. David Apatang estimates up to 400 workers could face furloughs. Meanwhile, the Public School System is seeking employer partners as it weighs cuts and develops job-training pathways. Infrastructure: The CNMI has submitted more than $12.5 billion in projects for federal consideration, including power, ports, water and roads. Local Markets: A school-meal pilot using locally grown root crops aims to create steady demand for island farmers.
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