AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Food Security: New SNAP work and volunteer rules starting Sept. 1 could affect up to 5,000 people in the U.S. Virgin Islands, with housing and homelessness officials warning that even partial benefit loss may push residents toward food pantries and unstable housing. Community & Youth Leadership: FFA momentum continues with SEB Middle earning a national two-star ranking and Crockett FFA taking three-star recognition—both tied to strong student programs and leadership activities. Public Service Honors: Former USVI Gov. Kenneth Mapp receives the Virgin Islands Medal of Honor, and a highway on St. Croix is named for him. Culture & Arts: A Miami filmmaker’s sci-fi short about grief and AI is gaining traction, while Poetry Out Loud registration opens for schools and organizations. Politics & Citizenship Debate: A Pence-founded think tank urges Congress to restrict birthright citizenship in U.S. territories, citing the Insular Cases. National Spotlight on VI: Phillies reliever Alex McFarlane carries “VI STRONG” after hurricanes derailed his youth baseball in St. Thomas. Health & Housing (National): HUD’s Scott Turner joins a foster-youth housing discussion in Montana, highlighting transition support as a homelessness prevention tool.
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