CUC Emergency Financing: The CNMI Senate unanimously passed an amended $40M Commonwealth Utilities Corp. emergency financing bill to restore utilities after Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi, but it now heads back to the House for concurrence on changes to collateral and potential use of CEDA dividend payments. Power Costs: CUC also announced an August Fuel Adjustment Charge increase tied to higher international fuel oil prices, moving the FAC rate up by $0.01624 per kWh. Typhoon Recovery Watch: Gov. David Apatang said power restoration is still uneven—Saipan is improving, Tinian is largely back online but may need rebuilding, and Rota remains without power—while SBA reminded survivors the Survivor Recovery Centers shift hours Aug. 4 and the disaster loan deadline is Aug. 21. Tourism Momentum: Marianas Visitors Authority says Korea travel momentum is building as Jeju Air extends winter Seoul–Saipan service into March 2027 and Korean tour executives visit for familiarization trips. Sports Tourism: Saipan hosts the Crowne Plaza Oceania Masters in Paradise badminton event, bringing visitors and local business activity. Local Business Resilience: Saipan’s Panda Store pivoted from souvenirs to generators, solar gear, and e-bikes to meet post-storm needs. Birth Tourism Crackdown: The House unanimously passed H.B. 24-105 to curb compensated commercial birth tourism, with business leaders warning it threatens CNMI tourism and EVS-TAP integrity. Education & Skills: NMC CTI reports nine SSHS students completed a digital literacy program and passed CompTIA after Sinlaku disruption. Workforce & Community: PSS is asking lawmakers for budget flexibility—not more money—after storm-driven cost changes, and the Saipan Chamber is pushing members to RSVP and submit questions for a lieutenant governor forum. Imperial Pacific Update: Creditors in IPI’s Chapter 11 case asked for a structured dismissal, with a hearing set for Aug. 4.