Leon Guerrero lets FY 2027 budget bill become law despite concerns over OAG authority
She contended that by enacting the sections the Legislature has "effectively created a fourth branch of government."
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Moylan, Leon Guerrero press DHS secretary on Philippine visa waiver, Coast Guard expansion
“I appreciate Secretary Mullin taking the time to hear directly about Guam’s priorities,” Moylan added. “We have important work ahead, and I’ll continue working with our federal and regional partners to deliver results for Guam.”
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Students, parents rally to ‘Rebuild Sanchez’ as school closure renews urgency
Students, parents, teachers and elected officials gathered Sunday at the ITC intersection in Tamuning to advocate for the rebuilding of Simon Sanchez High School. With a unified message, they called for years of delays to end as the…
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Guam residents have until Aug. 31 to weigh in on new USPS Duty requirements
"We are actively reaching out to the public to encourage individuals, businesses, and organizations in Guam impacted to review the proposal and submit comments. We'd greatly appreciate your help in getting the word out on this," he told Guam News.
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Moylan introduces Bill expanding Radiation compensation, eligibility and coverage
"Together, our voices are stronger, and together, we will keep fighting until every American harmed by radiation exposure receives the justice they have been denied," Moylan said.
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GEC sets Ballot order for Nov. 3 General Election
Only offices with more than one candidate per party were drawn, including senatorial, nonpartisan attorney general, Guam Education Board and the Consolidated Commission on Utilities.
Senators advance Bill 1 (10-S), Voting takes place Monday
The amended Bill 1 (10-S) was moved to the third reading file and will be voted on Monday, Aug. 17, at 2:30 p.m.
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GEC certifies Primary Election results after Saturday recount
The results of the recount affirmed Democrat candidates Terlaje, Therese-Perez, Sabina advance to the General having garnered 6,446 votes over Tenorio, Joshua-Muna Barnes, Tina who received 5,994 votes and San Agustin, Joe-San Nicolas, Dwayne who garnered 1,050. On the republican side, Ada, Tony -Calvo, Edward advance with 5,179 ahead of Blas, Frank Jr.-Okada, Mary's 3,367.
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Legislature unanimously passes Bill funding Typhoon Recovery, Childcare, Airport bailout
Bill 1 (9-S) is an act to appropriate from fiscal 2026 general fund revenues up to $13,361,849 to Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero for Super Typhoon Bavi response and recovery, $7,630,000 for childcare subsidy payments and $17,654,625 to cover operational costs at the Guam International Airport Authority.
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Child care subsidy gap, federal uncertainty raised during special session debate on DPHSS funding
DPHSS anticipates receiving $22M for Fiscal Year 2027 from the federal government, but CCDF program costs have already exceeded that for the current fiscal year, prompting the department to request $7.6 million from the legislature to pay childcare provider subsidies owed for June and to carry the program through the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30.
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Gov. Leon Guerrero vetoes FY2027 budget, proposes revised bill with 4% BPT and restored services
"Our responsibility is not simply to pass a budget," Leon Guerrero said. "It is to adopt one that protects public safety, healthcare, child care, and the services our families depend upon while preserving Guam's long-term fiscal stability."
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Terlaje-Perez, Ada-Calvo advance to General
Sen. Therese Terlaje and running mate Sen. Sabina Perez are headed to the 2026 General Election as the Democratic gubernatorial ticket after Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio and Sen. Tina Muña Barnes conceded. On the Republican side, Vice Speaker Tony Ada and running mate Edward "EJ" Calvo also advance over Speaker Frank Blas Jr. and running mate Mary Okada.
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District Court dismisses attorney general's suit against governor
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced that the District Court of Guam has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Attorney General Douglas Moylan against the Governor and the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority.
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Chief medical examiner resigns, effective Aug. 31
Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kenny Su has submitted his resignation to the Postmortem Committee, with his last day set for Aug. 31.
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Red Cross takes typhoon resource center into the villages
The American Red Cross is taking its Typhoon Bavi Resource Center outreach into the villages, meeting with residents whose homes sustained major damage or were destroyed to help them apply for financial assistance.
Administration clarifies funding laws as special session resumes
As special session resumes at 9 a.m. Monday, the governor's office shared a Department of Administration statement clarifying that two laws appropriating funds to island mayors for typhoon recovery are not identical - pushing back on…
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Candidates meet voters at Micronesia Mall forum
Micronesia Mall’s Meet the Candidates event Saturday turned its Center Court into a flurry of interactions between 2026 election candidates and voters, drawing residents eager to engage potential representatives directly.
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Administration reiterates position on typhoon appropriations
The Department of Administration issued a statement Thursday evening reiterating what its director, Edward Birn, repeatedly asserted during special session discussions over checks disbursed directly to the island's 19 mayors — bypassing…
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Flags at half-staff for late Sen. Eulogio 'Eloy' Bermudes
The United States and Guam flags are being flown at half-staff in honor of the late Sen. Eulogio "Eloy" Bermudes, the Leon Guerrero-Tenorio administration announced Thursday.
Tensions flare in special session over typhoon funding bill
Tensions rose Thursday morning during a special session on Bill 1 (9-S), an act to appropriate roughly $13.4 million for Bavi response efforts, over Department of Administration checks cut directly to island mayors for initial response…
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Right to Democracy launches survey on birthright citizenship bill
Right to Democracy has launched a new survey and FAQs regarding the proposed federal measure H.R. 9724, the End Birthright Citizenship Act, which has raised a lot of questions and misconceptions within the community.
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Rev and Tax issues 15th batch of 2025 tax refunds
The Department of Revenue and Taxation and the Department of Administration have issued the 15th batch of 2025 Income Tax Refunds totaling $4,864,188.03.
Deep Green Guam becomes island's first licensed cannabis business
Guam's Real Deal LLC. doing business as Deep Green Guam has made history as the first Guam Business to be granted a cannabis business license, marking the launch of Guam's legal recreational and medicinal cannabis industry.
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Chief prosecutor Curtis Van de Veld resigns from AG's office
Curtis Van de Veld has resigned as chief prosecutor of the Office of the Attorney General of Guam.
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