https://www.islapublic.org/tags/cost-of-living cost of living en-US Copyright Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:05:45 GMT https://www.islapublic.org/news/2026-08-27/senator-proposes-allowing-gdoe-to-set-its-own-pay-benefits-scale-for-educators Sen. Vincent Borja said Guam ranks last among states and territories for annual median wages for education and library occupations. With housing, healthcare, transportation and everyday costs climbing, teachers leave for jurisdictions that pay more. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:05:45 GMT https://www.islapublic.org/news/2026-08-27/senator-proposes-allowing-gdoe-to-set-its-own-pay-benefits-scale-for-educators