AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoMedicaid & Maternal Care: DPHSS says doula services will be reimbursable for eligible expectant mothers starting July 1, with prenatal and postpartum coverage through 180 days after pregnancy end and separate billing rules for delivery and visits. Tourism & Public Safety: Guam Visitors Bureau approved infrastructure work for a new Tumon-area Guam Fire Department rescue station even as May arrivals fell 24%, citing stronger-than-expected tourism tax collections. Child Welfare Crisis: Advocates warn Guam’s foster care system is strained by a shortage of foster homes, rising removals, and the ongoing meth crisis, leaving children waiting for placements. Drinking Water Update: A Mangilao well shut down for dieldrin concerns was turned back on after Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery, with officials saying levels stayed below required limits. Education Oversight: GDOE told lawmakers it has $82.1M in cash but much is tied up in old obligations and restricted funds; school closure and consolidation debates continue. Healthcare Access: Shriners Children’s Hawaii’s July 8-11 outreach clinic in Dededo is filled, with families urged to join future call lists or use telehealth. Military Buildup Concerns: Residents and preservation advocates again raised worries about firing range restrictions near Ritidian and about Guam being repositioned for conflict without civilian input.
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