AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSummer EBT: Guam has been awarded $6.54 million for 2026 Summer EBT (SUN Bucks), boosting support for eligible school-age children; the one-time grocery benefit is $180 per student, with uploads pending federal approval. Education Hiring: With 240 vacant teaching positions ahead of SY 2026-2027, GDOE will hold its annual Job Fair next week, including interviews on the spot and an application deadline of June 23. Special Education Push: A U.S. House appropriations panel directed the U.S. Department of Education to examine gaps in Guam’s special education services, with a report due within 180 days. Local Government & Facilities: A bill proposes a public-private partnership to build a permanent, non-leased headquarters for the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation, aiming to cut long-running leasing costs. DMV Changes: DMV is revamping Guam’s driver licensing and testing, while a bill would let adults skip the permit and supervised driving phases if they still pass an on-road skills test. Tourism Watch: Guam Visitors Bureau says it received its first clean audit in over six years and reports tourism spending and economic impact rising in 2025. Youth & Community: Guam Green Growth launched its G3 Youth Conservation Corps with eight students, and a soccer camp for mental health drew 75 players in honor of Aidan Dickson. Public Health: DPHSS announced a free back-to-school immunization clinic July 10 at Micronesia Mall for uninsured and Medicaid/MIP-covered children.
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