DPHSS Centralizes Operations: Guam’s Department of Public Health and Social Services is moving divisions into new commercial leases as federal SNAP waivers expire, aiming to reduce internal bottlenecks; the General Administration unit is set for ParkPlace and Public Welfare for a two-year lease at University Castle Mall, with the federally certified Public Health Laboratory staying put until a Mangilao facility opens in August. Public Finance Update: Guam’s tax and fee collections are up about $21M overall despite a $24M property tax shortfall, blamed on delayed real property invoices; GovGuam expects payments to “catch up” after extending deadlines. Education Oversight: Sen. Vincent Borja called a June 23 GDOE oversight hearing focused on school closure plans, including J.P. Torres Success Academy and reopening for 2026-27. Military & Infrastructure: A $12.47M DoD contract will fund engineering repairs for Guam-based Navy submarines over five years, and the Navy is planning P-8 reconnaissance flights from Wake Island later this year. Cultural Heritage Fight: Activists held a forum on the proposed military cultural heritage pact, saying it would shift control of ancestral sites to the Navy and vowing to push the governor. GVB Sexual Assault Lawsuit Scrutiny: Guam Police say there’s no record of sexual assault allegations against former Gov. Carl Gutierrez dating back to 2022, as the $61M GVB lawsuit proceeds. Local Tourism/Property Rules: GovGuam signed a law allowing fines up to $5,000 for poor upkeep in hotel-zoned areas, targeting tourism district appearance. Space Tracking for Valiant Shield: LeoLabs’ new transportable space-tracking radar is operational and will participate in Valiant Shield 2026 around Guam and Hawaii.