Tourism & Travel Policy: Guam and CNMI renewed their push for the Philippines to be included in the visa waiver program, arguing it would boost lawful travel demand and encourage more airline service to the islands. Local Business & Property Standards: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed Bill 160-38 into law, letting the Department of Public Works enforce property maintenance standards in hotel zones with fines up to $5,000—aimed at keeping Tumon’s tourism corridor in better shape. Energy & Infrastructure: Utilities regulators cleared the way for Guam Power Authority to move ahead with power purchase deals for a 57.4-megawatt solar farm at the old Dededo golf course, pending final Public Utilities Commission approval. Housing Payments: GHURA said Section 8 landlord payments won’t be deposited by June 5 due to federal transmission delays, though other monthly payments are expected to resume on schedule. Environment & Ports: Guam also signed a deep-sea mining ban (Public Law 38-129) covering territorial waters, with penalties up to $50,000 per day and a key port-access lever requiring “full consultation” before mining-linked operations can use the Port Authority of Guam. Agriculture & Workforce: UOG’s Land Grant Extension launches “Hotnu Heals,” a farmer-focused workshop series mixing community support and locally produced food, starting Sunday in Talo’fo’fo’. Education Oversight: Sen. Chris Barnett demanded records from GDOE as lawmakers weigh possible consolidation or closure of six southern elementary schools. Fraud & Public Safety: Michael Marasigan, tied to a $34M bingo fraud case, landed on the FBI’s new Most Wanted Fraudsters list, with a reward up to $150,000. Ocean Science: The Ocean Exploration Trust says E/V Nautilus returns to Mariana waters June 10 with missions that include local participants and a new sonar system to map deeper seafloor.