Super Typhoon Bavi + childcare + airport bailout: Guam lawmakers passed a $38.7M spending package covering Bavi relief, childcare subsidies and a Guam International Airport Authority financial bailout, funded largely by GovGuam’s above-projected FY2026 revenues and the Rainy Day Fund. Airport upgrades & bond moves: GIAA’s board approved a $5.34M FAA grant for terminal repairs plus a $9M bond defeasance to meet debt coverage rules and help prevent higher airline costs. Housing stability: Vice Speaker V. Anthony Ada asked GHURA for clarification on protections for Housing Choice Voucher families forced into smaller units they can’t find in Guam’s tight rental market. Tourism hit + rebound planning: Marianas visitor arrivals totaled 1,497 in June 2026, down 81% year over year after Sinlaku disrupted flights, with leisure travel resuming as service returned. Coffee expansion abroad with Guam ties: Ediya Coffee opened its first Laos outlet as it pushes Southeast Asia growth, building on prior overseas expansion that includes Guam. Coral-protection law gap: The AG says Guam’s sunscreen import ban doesn’t automatically stop retail sales, leaving enforcement gaps for DPHSS under the current wording. Cruise business: Mitsui Ocean Cruises announced its first Australia visit in Feb. 2027, with Guam listed among Pacific stops. Public safety/justice: The AG is seeking a 52-year sentence in the Tumon murder case involving a Korean tourist; separately, a man avoided extra prison time after pleading guilty in a 2022 home invasion.