Broadband Expansion: Guam and partners are moving ahead with BEAD high-speed internet agreements, targeting about 1,340 homes and 175 community anchor institutions with $5M in federal and private investment. Disaster Recovery & Infrastructure: Guam’s Ninth Special Session is weighing Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s typhoon recovery funding request, including repairs to the Marine Drive seawall after Super Typhoon Bavi. Cannabis Licensing: The Cannabis Control Board conditionally approved an additional applicant, with final approval tied to Department of Land Management clearance. Hospital Site Fight: AG Douglas Moylan says the next governor will decide where to build the Mangilao hospital, arguing the current plan didn’t get legislative approval. Citizenship Policy Backlash: Guam and CNMI leaders are urging Rep. Morgan Griffith to withdraw a bill ending birthright citizenship for children born in territories after Jan. 1, 2027, warning it could create legal and community harm. Regional Travel Push: Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver talks are advancing with renewed efforts to include the Philippines, citing strong demand and tourism upside. Tech & Business Resilience: A Guam tech conference highlighted how cybersecurity, AI, and grid constraints are forcing companies to rethink integrated technology strategies. Energy Costs: Gas prices rose on Guam after renewed Iran-related oil supply strain, with regular up 20 cents and diesel up 30 cents at Mobil. Northern Marianas Power Update: CUC says new restoration materials have arrived, but many Saipan customers will still face longer outages as repairs continue. Workforce & Immigration: USCIS says the H-1B cap for FY2027 has been reached, with Guam and CNMI workers potentially exempt from the cap.