CNMI Economic Recovery: The Commonwealth Economic Incentive Authority Board unanimously adopted new tax incentive regulations, moving the program toward a public comment period starting Sept. 15 and an Oct. 25, 2026 application intake—aimed at jump-starting business activity after Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi. Local Business & Food Supply: Fish & Kon Mart opened on Saipan to help fill a post-Sinlaku breadfruit gap, with the Chuuk-linked family business processing breadfruit preparations locally and selling taro and “opot.” Tourism & Workforce Pipeline: The Marianas Tourism Education Council, with the Marianas Visitors Authority, mapped youth-focused tourism education for SY 2026–2027, including school outreach and a youth tourism summit. Ports & Air Costs: The Commonwealth Ports Authority approved FY2027 airport and seaport revenue projections and a 15% increase in landing and rental fees at Saipan International Airport, alongside cost-cutting and a 72-hour pay period. Meta Settlement Impacts: CNMI is among jurisdictions in a landmark $17.1B multistate Meta deal requiring major child-safety changes on Instagram and Facebook, including daily time limits and nighttime blocks. Civic Calendar: The Saipan Chamber of Commerce set its one-week-ahead U.S. Delegate debate for Sept. 9 at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium, with tickets sold through Sept. 7. Education Funding Deadline: SHEFA reminded students the Fall 2026 application deadline is Sept. 30. Youth Congress Vacancies: The Legislative Bureau is working to fill six Youth Congress seats after resignations and expected departures, leaving only two members currently in place.