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Overtime Rules Reversed: The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a technical amendment restoring the pre-2024 overtime exemption rules after courts vacated the Biden-era salary threshold changes—meaning employers are back to the older overtime salary levels for exempt classifications. Local Power Disruption: Severe weather knocked out electricity on American Samoa’s east side Saturday, with ASPA restoring power after crews battled heavy rain. Training & Safety: ASTCA wrapped up a Tower Climber/Rescuer and Rigging training week for 24 trainees, aiming to keep telecom work safer at height. Public Safety Cases: Police charged a man in a rape case involving a 16-year-old girl who reportedly became pregnant, and another suspect faces charges after an alleged assault on a wife and stepson. FEMA Support: Congresswoman Amata highlighted new FEMA reimbursements, including $1.29M for ASDOH COVID-19 response and additional disaster-related funding tied to other territories. Education & Community: ASCC celebrated its 84th commencement with 75 graduates, while fuel surcharge increases are set to raise electricity costs.

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Mar. 10, 2026

Port Administration of American Samoa and ATLAS Space Operations Finalize Agreement for New Satellite Ground Station

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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Jan. 28, 2026

Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Welcomes NOAA Deep-Sea Mapping Initiative Near American Samoa

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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Dec. 23, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HAWAIʻI STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROJECTS IN HAWAIʻI AND AMERICAN SAMOA

Governor of State of Hawaii

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May. 12, 2026

NOMINATING COMMISSION WEIGHING JUDICIAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GOVERNOR

The Florida Bar

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Sep. 17, 2025

Itron and American Samoa Power Authority Expand Collaboration to Modernize the Grid in American Samoa

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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Jun. 12, 2025

Interior Initiates First Step for Potential Mineral Lease Sale Offshore American Samoa

U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington D.C.

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