Puerto Rico Water Funding: Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández says 11 local priorities made it into the 2026 Water Resources Development Act, including boosting Puerto Rico’s drinking water and wastewater authorization from $35M to $75M and adding $10M for Corozal water and sewer upgrades. Broadband Upgrade: Liberty Puerto Rico expanded its hybrid fiber-coax network with Aurora Networks’ Remote MACPHY deployment, aiming for lower latency, steadier peak performance, and a future-ready path toward 10G services. Gaming Expansion: Puerto Rico’s Gaming Commission says investor confidence is driving growth, with plans for new casino rooms in Ponce, Mayagüez, and Carolina (Ritz Carlton reopening), targeting completion between 2028-2029. Workforce & Hiring: A podcast highlights Isla Talent’s model for quickly matching Puerto Rico skilled workers to U.S. manufacturers, emphasizing fast placement without visa delays. Tourism & Air Connectivity: JetBlue announced major Fort Lauderdale growth, including new nonstop service to Ponce, Puerto Rico, as it reshapes routes across the region. Policy Watch: A proposed Puerto Rico law would require private employers to publish salary ranges in job postings to curb pay uncertainty and mismatches.