Deep-Sea Mining Ban: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed Public Law 38-129 banning seabed mining in Guam’s territorial waters, with fines up to $50,000 per day and a key enforcement lever: mining-linked vessels can’t use the Port Authority of Guam without “full consultation.” School Nutrition: Guam’s Department of Education won approval to adopt USDA Smart Snacks standards, tightening what’s sold in public schools via vending, fundraisers, and student stores. Typhoon Preparedness: NWS officials say Guam and the CNMI could see 3 to 5 more storms before the end of 2026, with heavy rainfall followed by drought risk—so preparedness keeps getting emphasized. NOAA Budget Threats: A proposed 2027 NOAA budget would cut more than $1B and end or reduce programs tied to typhoon forecasting, coral protection, and coastal resilience—raising alarms for Pacific islands. Ocean Exploration: E/V Nautilus returns June 10 for deep-sea mapping missions around the Marianas, with local participants joining and a new sonar system expanding how much ocean can be mapped. Agriculture & Food Traceability: UOG is running a farmer-focused marketing workshop series (June 9–15) and a community gathering called “Hotnu Heals” (June 7) to help local producers sell Guam-grown, traceable foods. Marianas Environmental Permitting Fight: Multi-state AGs backed by industry groups are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect state/territory control over environmental permitting in the Guam EPA munitions case.