Legislature

The Office of Public Accountability has issued a 2026 work plan for performance and finacial audits

Agency representatives and members of the public will discuss a federal proposal to lease deep-sea areas near the Mariana Trench for mining critical minerals.

The measure notes animal welfare and environmental concerns as reasons for banning octopus farming on Guam

Discussion will include agreement on federal prisoners and plans for a new prison.

In November, the groundbreaking for the reconstruction of Simon Sanchez High School was canceled after a bid protest halted demolition.

A law passed this year designates Dec. 10 as Insular Force Guard and Guam Combat Patrol Memorial Day.

The bill would wave tuition, but not fees or other expenses, at the University of Guam and Guam Community College.

Sen. Shawn Gumataotao said the committee received testimony from 34 people - all supporting Watson's confirmation.

Guam lawmakers moved a bill to expand the Tiguac Cemetery to the voting file, with amendments.

Bills involving the expansion of the public cemetery and stricter penalties for some crimes are on the agenda.