Federal Online Child-Safety Fight: A bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, including the Northern Mariana Islands’ AG, urged Congress to reject the KIDS Act, saying it would preempt state child online safety laws and weaken accountability for tech platforms. CNMI Energy & Cost Pressures: CNMI residents are increasingly looking at off-grid solar as electricity bills rise and post-typhoon uncertainty lingers, even as CUC’s fuel adjustment charge shifts. Disaster Relief Deadlines: The Red Cross said June 1 is the final day to apply for household financial assistance after Sinlaku, with caseworkers still helping fill missing paperwork. Small Business Recovery: SBA will open an additional Business Recovery Center in Saipan on June 2 to help businesses and residents apply for low-interest disaster loans, with a June 22 deadline for physical damage. Workforce Stability: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced the Northern Mariana Islands Workforce Improvement Act to eliminate the CW-1 touchback requirement, aiming to give employers more predictable staffing during recovery. Tourism Moves: Marianas Visitors Authority leadership changes as managing director Jamika Taijeron steps down, while the agency pushes tourism readiness for the return of direct flights from key markets. Local Governance & Funding: Gov. David Apatang signed a law directing $220,000 from electronic gambling license fees to the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance and legislative delegation operations. Public Safety: DPS warned residents about burglaries reported during and after Sinlaku, urging vigilance as investigations continue.