Emerging Adult Sentencing: Guam Superior Court sentences for two men facing serious charges involving 13-year-old girls were pushed to Jan. 7, 2027 as lawyers build a unified framework after the Guam Supreme Court flagged possible constitutional problems with mandatory life-without-parole for youthful offenders. GovGuam Budget Watch: Guam collected about $95.9M more than expected in fiscal year 2026, but the extra money is already earmarked to cover special-fund shortfalls, Legislature IT upgrades, and other 2027 needs, with remaining balances slated for the Rainy Day Fund. Section 30 Race in the Legislature: With an expected Sept. 15 advance payment of Section 30 funds totaling $105M, senators filed competing bills for power bill credits, public school repairs, and a new Simon Sanchez High School. Seabed Mining Fight: Delegate James Moylan’s bid to block seabed mining from FAST-41 expedited permitting failed after the House Rules Committee declined to bring his amendment to a vote. GMH Maternity Upgrade Moves Forward: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority cleared final procurement for Phase I of a $17.8M maternal and newborn care renovation, with construction expected to start within 30 days after a notice to proceed. Airport Concessions: Avolta was conditionally selected for A.B. Won Pat’s specialty retail and master food-and-beverage concessions, setting up a Dec. 21 start date after final negotiations. AG Sanctions Case: Guam’s Supreme Court is weighing whether Attorney General Douglas Moylan should face sanctions for moving a governor declaratory judgment case to federal court, which the high court said may violate appellate rules and professional conduct.