Joe Taitano II
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Lawmakers call for immediate sanitation inspection, enforcement at schools
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are calling for the immediate sanitation inspections of local schools, and for sanitation regulations to be enforced right away. Two schools—Oceanview Middle School, and Southern High School—recently failed their sanitation inspections due to pest infestations and poor conditions, but neither has been shut down. That’s because school building regulations adopted… → Read More
AG asks court to let 1990 abortion ban take effect
The legal battle over Guam’s decades-old, near-total abortion ban, has begun. → Read More
Sen. Lujan: Lower taxes on businesses, food, medicine sales
The push to reduce business privilege taxes is back with the 37th Guam Legislature. → Read More
Senators deadlocked over choice for speaker for 37th Guam Legislature
A disagreement over who will lead the 37th Guam Legislature has senators in a deadlock. → Read More
Senators deadlocked over choice for speaker
A disagreement over who will lead the 37th Guam Legislature has senators in a deadlock. → Read More
Leon Guerrero vetoes Heartbeat Act, lets burn pit ban and other measures become law
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, as expected, handed down a veto of the Guam Heartbeat Act on Wednesday evening. → Read More
Sagua Mañagu birthing center to close after 22 years
The Sagua Mañagu birthing center in Tamuning, which opened in 2000, will close on Christmas Eve. → Read More
Heartbeat Act advances to voting file
Editor's note: This story has been updated. → Read More
New census data reveals more about Guam residents
Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals more about who lives on Guam and how they lead their lives. → Read More
No more free college credit for general election poll workers
The promise of free college credit for those who would work the polls Election Day has dried up. → Read More
Early primary election voting opens Thursday at Westin Resort Guam
Early voting for the primary election will begin Thursday at the Westin Resort Guam in Tumon. → Read More
San Nicolas delivers final congressional address, aims for Adelup
Delegate Michael San Nicolas delivered his final congressional address at the Guam Congress Building Monday night, and took the opportunity to highlight both the accomplishments of his office and the → Read More
Friday: Public hearing for $500 power bill rebate; Speaker says emergency session will follow
Lawmakers are moving forward with efforts to speed through legislation to give $500 in relief to power ratepayers. → Read More
San Agustin wants $500 power bill rebate fast tracked at Legislature
Sen. Joe San Agustin is asking the Legislature for a fast track to a $500 power bill rebate program. → Read More
Overturned car, lane closed on Route 26
A car overturned on Route 26 late Saturday night. Police closed one lane of traffic on the road between Latte Heights and Macheche just before midnight. Police were on the scene and were redirecting traffic. This story will be updated. → Read More
Senators supportive of raising pay for Office of Public Accountability
Lawmakers on Thursday were generally supportive of increasing pay for the Office of Public Accountability’s staff. → Read More
Guam residents can order 8 more free at-home COVID tests
Guam residents can order an additional eight free COVID-19 at-home test kits from the federal government. → Read More
Teachers will see 20% pay increase
Teachers in the Guam Department of Education will see a 20% pay increase effective May 23. → Read More
Senators closer to delaying July paper bag ban, school waivers
Senators on Wednesday advanced a bill that would delay an impending ban on paper bags until July 1, 2025. → Read More
Lack of authority sees Contractors Board investigation dismissed
A years old administrative issue has led to an investigation by the Contractors License Board being dismissed. → Read More