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U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over Tarague Beach open detonation
"NEPA is very clear that you have to undertake the analysis before proposing a major federal action. And it also talks about bringing entities like Guam EPA to the table as what NEPA calls cooperating agencies, and those are agencies who have jurisdiction by law over some part of the project or some environmental effects involved," Flynn said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Guam residents face longer USPS transit times under new Service Expectations
"The service expectation was previously capped at 3 days but has been adjusted due to travel time and consideration of the Pacific locations past the International Date Line," the USPS Industry Alert states.
By Jolene Toves ·
Aguon presents Guam Health Care needs as part of National Defense mission
Aguon told federal officials that the island's only public hospital has 161 beds and that 40% of active-duty visits to GMHA are emergency visits. Meanwhile, Naval Hospital has 42 beds, with "space-available" patients at Guam military facilities accounting for 27% of visits in 2024.
By Jolene Toves ·
Governor's Office calls California Federal Meetings an 'Unprecedented' opportunity
"While agencies from Guam will talk specifics about healthcare, utilities, roads, telecommunications-cyber security, Governor Leon Guerrero will tie it all together for federal officials across federal agencies outside the military, who may not yet understand the magnitude of the investment underway here," the governor's office said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Leon Guerrero urges DOI to Include Guam in Seabed Mining Review
"Federal regulations carry the force of law," Governor Leon Guerrero noted in her letter, citing Supreme Court precedent.
By Jolene Toves ·
Territorial Caucus seeks federal meeting over de minimis changes
“This is affecting people across the territories, not just Guam,” Moylan said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Moylan presses US Postal, Trade officials to restore Guam de minimis exemption
“These changes are creating additional costs and complications for people simply trying to mail goods from Guam to the mainland,” Moylan said. “We are raising those concerns at the federal level while also working to make the requirements easier for our residents to navigate.”
By Jolene Toves ·
Western Pacific Maritime Academy earns federal Center of Excellence designation
“Having a federally recognized Center of Excellence right here on Guam strengthens our ability to train that workforce at home and positions our island to play an even greater role in America’s maritime future," Moylan said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Warships from six nations unite in Pacific Vanguard to strengthen interoperability
"What it does is it talks about how we were better than the sum of our parts, and, you know, the ability to come together and generate a force that can operate in multi-domain warfare environment is a statement that ... we can operate anywhere, anytime, and in any place that we choose," Gabriel said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Moylan, Leon Guerrero press DHS secretary on Philippine visa waiver, Coast Guard expansion
“I appreciate Secretary Mullin taking the time to hear directly about Guam’s priorities,” Moylan added. “We have important work ahead, and I’ll continue working with our federal and regional partners to deliver results for Guam.”
By Jolene Toves ·
Guam residents have until Aug. 31 to weigh in on new USPS Duty requirements
"We are actively reaching out to the public to encourage individuals, businesses, and organizations in Guam impacted to review the proposal and submit comments. We'd greatly appreciate your help in getting the word out on this," he told Guam News.
By Jolene Toves ·
Moylan introduces Bill expanding Radiation compensation, eligibility and coverage
"Together, our voices are stronger, and together, we will keep fighting until every American harmed by radiation exposure receives the justice they have been denied," Moylan said.
By Jolene Toves ·
Trump Executive Orders on Birthright Citizenship raise concerns for U.S. Territories says Right to Democracy
Trump signed two executive orders on August 6, the first "non-exhaustively identifies certain categories of children of aliens who are not entitled to birthright citizenship consistent with historical exceptions to birthright citizenship recognized by the Supreme Court in Barbara," The White House states.
By Jolene Toves ·
