Territory Self-Determination Briefing: Right to Democracy is hosting a June 4 congressional briefing on what “consent of the governed” should mean for residents of Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands, arguing territories have long lacked full constitutional and civil rights. Food Security & Healthy Eating: A new commentary spotlights how food insecurity in the Virgin Islands can push people into “survival mode,” fueling stress and harming health, while urging daily access to safe, nutritious, minimally processed foods. Local Health Policy—Green Waste: The St. Thomas Senate advanced a green waste disposal measure allowing controlled incineration only when safer options like shredding, mulching, composting, and reuse aren’t available, with added fire-safety and smoke-reduction requirements. Child Nutrition Support: SUN Bucks/Summer EBT is set to begin in June, with the U.S. Virgin Islands included among participating territories to help families buy SNAP-approved groceries during summer break. Online Safety for Kids: Bipartisan AGs are urging Congress to reject the KIDS Act, warning it could weaken states’ ability to protect children online; Connecticut is also investigating Roblox over alleged child harm. Public Health Watch—Dengue: New reporting says U.S. dengue cases in 2024 jumped 359%, driven mostly by travel, with a large share linked to the Caribbean including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Food Recall Alerts: V.I. Free Press flags three major national grocery recalls that could reach the islands via mainland supply lines, including a frozen snack recall tied to reported plastic contamination and other allergen-related issues.