AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPrice-gouging enforcement: Tinian Sen. Frank Q. Cruz is set to introduce S.B. 24-67 to expand who can investigate and enforce CNMI anti-price-gouging rules, especially during declared emergencies and post-disaster price freezes, by letting multiple agencies assist the AG’s consumer counsel and requiring coordination with the AG. Meth crisis at CHCC: Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation says methamphetamine-related care and deaths are rising fast—cases climbed from 71 (2022) to 252 (2025), with 179 already identified through Aug. 31, 2026—prompting renewed public health concern and added pressure on emergency and psychiatric services. Military buildup talks: CNMI and Guam officials met in San Francisco with federal partners to address civilian impacts of the U.S. military buildup, including infrastructure strain and disaster readiness, with CNMI representation spanning health and emergency management. Veterans cemetery funding: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced VA grants totaling over $7.1 million to build new veterans cemeteries on Tinian and Rota, expanding burial access beyond Marpi on Saipan. Health system update: CHCC continues work toward a new electronic health record (MEDITECH Expanse) with a planned go-live of Feb. 1, 2027.
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