Cannabis Regulation: Guam’s Cannabis Control Board approved the island’s first permit to operate for Real Deal LLC (Deep Green Guam), clearing the way for production and sales after remaining steps. Military & Local Voice: Community members will get another chance to weigh in on the Draft 2026 Guam Historic Preservation Programmatic Agreement at a Hagåtña forum Saturday, after residents pushed for a full overhaul. Victim Protection: A bill to automatically renew expiring protective orders after prison sentences drew support and pushback at a Judiciary hearing, with court officials saying parts may already be covered in existing law. Veterans Affairs: AG Douglas Moylan signed off on the engineering contract for the $15.4M Guam Veterans Cemetery expansion in Piti, now awaiting the governor’s signature to keep grant deadlines on track. Defense Spending Concerns: A Guam-focused review of the FY27 NDAA flags missile-defense delays, housing shortfalls, and unresolved land acquisition questions tied to Guam’s military buildup. Public Health Enforcement: Public Health is investigating banned, coral-hurting sunscreen imports and coordinating with customs to pull violations from commerce. Education Governance Fight: Bill 286-38, which would replace Guam’s elected school board with a largely appointed system, sparked deep divisions over legality, public participation, and oversight. Energy/Infrastructure: Guam and CNMI officials reported progress on restoring power systems after storm damage, with new materials arriving to speed Saipan’s recovery. Upcoming Community Events: GSAT’s Assistive Technology Fair returns Saturday at Micronesia Mall, and Chiefs Rugby Club hosts the free Golden Hour Cup touch rugby tournament in Malesso’.