Maternal Health Access: Guam is expanding support for pregnant people with doula care becoming more accessible, aiming to improve outcomes for moms and babies and help lower maternal and infant mortality risks. Public Health & Workforce: Isla Community Health Center signed a regional partnership with Guam nonprofit Todu Guam Foundation to boost healthcare access, specialty care, workforce development, and disaster response across the Marianas. Local Healthcare Training: University of Guam’s NSF EPSCoR E-RISE Summer Math Research Experience welcomed Guam Community College participants for the first time, adding nursing and human services students to the 2026 cohort. Budget & Healthcare Funding Pressure: Guam lawmakers passed a record-high $1.4B FY2027 budget in an 8-7 vote, but Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero is expected to veto it over business privilege tax changes and funding levels that include healthcare concerns. Procurement Rules: Senators debated procurement law amendments tied to the FY2027 budget, including changes that could affect how quickly agencies can act during protests and urgent needs. Food Assistance: Summer-EBT distribution ends Monday, with thousands of cards issued to help families replace storm-affected food and cover essentials. Community Health & Safety: Guam Police investigations continue after a July 11 Yigo crash killed Air Force serviceman Reuben Rausch; friends allege lack of transparency while GPD says investigations are ongoing. Environmental Review Fight: Earthjustice and Prutehi Guåhan filed a Supreme Court brief defending Guam’s right to meaningful environmental review before the Air Force can destroy expired munitions on a beach.