Guam Budget Showdown: Senators passed a record-high $1.4B FY2027 budget in an 8-7 vote, but Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero has promised a veto over business privilege tax cuts and healthcare/education/public safety funding levels; without a compromise, a government shutdown looms after Oct. 1. Maternal Health Access: Guam’s doula care push is expanding support for pregnant people with non-medical, emotional and informational coaching—aimed at improving outcomes for moms and babies. Healthcare Partnerships: Isla Community Health signed a regional pact with Guam nonprofit Todu Guam Foundation to strengthen specialty care, workforce support, and disaster response across the Marianas. Typhoon Recovery & Utilities: CUC defended a $40M emergency line of credit to prevent prolonged outages, while Guam continues recovery support and debris disposal site closures. Behavioral Health Lawsuit: A Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center director faces a summons after repeated no-shows in a negligent death case tied to alleged overmedication and poor monitoring. Nursing Training Funding: GMHA received a $17,980 grant to expand critical care training for nurses. Public Assistance: Summer-EBT distribution continues through Monday, with thousands of cards issued for food support. Cannabis Industry Milestone: Guam issued its first recreational cannabis cultivation license, signaling the start of a regulated adult-use market. Safety & Care in Courts: Court updates include bail requests in a deadly Yigo home invasion case and treatment planning in a Dededo crash case involving a family of five.