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Op-Ed: Protect Medicaid Funding—Protect Our People and Our Healthcare Economy
Local news outlets have reported that the House-approved Fiscal Year 2027 budget reduced the Governor’s proposed Medicaid subsidy from $6 million to $3 million — a 50 percent reduction.
US Congress sends Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act to Trump
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — U.S.
Deep Sea Minerals Corp. welcomes continued U.S. efforts to map offshore critical mineral resources
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 24, 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) commenced an additional mapping expedition aboard NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer
Cocaine-for-flour swap could threaten drug prosecution, Fiji lawyer says
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Fijian lawyer says the disappearance of cocaine from the Suva High Court could complicate future criminal cases for which the drugs were seized.
Northern Marianas mayors appeal to Trump for help amid economic, storm crises
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The mayors of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) have jointly appealed to US President Donald Trump for federal assistance.
Kitty Simonds receives outstanding contribution to Pacific Coast Fisheries Award
KAILUA-KONA — The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) recognized Kitty M.
Governor signs FY2027 budget bill
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali'i Nikolao Pula has signed the Fiscal Year 2027 budget bill into law on October 1, 2026, allowing government operations to continue into the new








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