Gov. Ralph DLG Torres told the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources that more United States-eligible workers have been hired by local businesses as the CNMI’s economy continues to improve after years of decline. Torres was one of five officials that testified in last...

Acting governor Victor B. Hocog had vetoed House Local Bill 20-8, D1 that aims to appropriate funds to the Second Senatorial District under Public Law 18-30 or the Tourism Entertainment and Destination Enhancement Act of 2013. PL 18-30 provides additional gaming entertainment for...

Rep. Angel A. Demapan (R-Saipan) is looking to increase funding for the Judiciary and local law enforcement once they begin the deliberation process for the CNMI government’s budget for fiscal year 2018. Demapan, who is the House Ways and Means committee chair, said he agrees...

Imperial Pacific International LLC would pay the Community Benefit Fund in two installments after the Commonwealth Lottery Commission granted their request of amending Section 16 (b) of the Casino License Agreement. The commission met on Tuesday to discuss if they would grant an...