Guam Budget & Taxes: Guam lawmakers passed the governor’s FY2027 budget compromise in a 13-2 vote, keeping a business privilege tax rollback from 4.5% to 4% while adding about $18 million for healthcare and public safety. Public Works Procurement: DPW canceled the Simon Sanchez High School campus procurement after denying three protests, saying restarting is the fastest way to avoid years of delay. UOG Leadership: The UOG Board of Regents rated President Anita Borja Enriquez “better than satisfactory,” the top mark in its evaluation framework. Homelessness Plan: DHSS released a 2026-2030 homelessness strategy targeting a centralized service center by 2028 and at least 50 transitional/emergency shelter beds by 2030. Courts & Crime: A meth case tied to a 2021 “coffee maker” shipment heads to trial in District Court. Elections: GEC certified 2026 primary results with minimal changes, including a tight switch between two Democratic senatorial candidates. CNMI Gaming Fight: CNMI’s Supreme Court heard arguments over whether Tinian’s internet casino law and stable token exceed local authority. Military & Guam: CENTCOM’s Admiral Brad Cooper visited USS Abraham Lincoln and said mental-health case counts are relatively low, amid ongoing family and lawmakers’ complaints about conditions during the long deployment. Weather Watch: NWS Guam is monitoring Invest 92W for possible development later this week as it trends toward the Marianas. Typhoon Relief: DOAG opened applications for farmers seeking compensation for Typhoon Bavi crop losses, with a Sept. 2 deadline.