AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealthcare Priorities: At the Chamber’s resumed gubernatorial forum, candidates proposed overhauling the costly medical referral system, expanding preventive care and mobile clinics, and strengthening nursing education. Beach Safety: Recent testing found elevated bacteria at Saipan’s Hidden Beach; BECQ advised avoiding swimming and fishing within 300 feet for 48 hours. Family Support: Officials report domestic violence cases are up, many linked to substance use, and urge people to connect survivors with help. Senior Nutrition: A $200,000 federal grant will help keep meal services running for 554 seniors on Saipan, Rota and Tinian, despite the Office on Aging lacking local operating funds. Healthy Schools: A public-school pilot is serving locally grown yams, taro and sweet potatoes, supporting student nutrition and island farmers. Drug Costs: CNMI consumers who bought certain listed generic drugs from May 2009 to December 2019 may qualify for compensation from a multistate settlement; claims are due March 8, 2027.
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