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House passes bill to regulate manufacturing of lime

The House of Representatives last week passed a Senate bill to include lime under Pure Food and Drug Control Act, a policy move intended to regulate the manufacturing of lime, also known as afok or bweesch. Senate Bill 19-97, authored by Sen. Teresita A. Santos (R-Rota), passed...
Posted On Aug 16 2016 06:00
, By Dennis B. Chan

House passes bill to prohibit sale of betel nut to minors

The House of Representatives on Thursday voted to approve a bill to prohibit the sale of betel nut to minors. All House of Representatives members present voted to pass the bill, House Bill 19-65, Senate Substitute 1, in their session last week. The bill, introduced by Rep....
Posted On Aug 15 2016 06:06
, By Dennis B. Chan

Finance asks for $4.8M for new tax lawyer, stronger enforcement section

On why Saipan casino revenue projections came so late in the fiscal year and near budget deliberations for next year, Department of Finance Secretary Larissa Larson says these revenues are “separate from the budget” and are a “special source of funding.” “So it’s different. It’s...
Posted On Aug 15 2016 06:06
, By Dennis B. Chan

PACOM invites Torres, Tinian leadership to tour firing ranges in Hawaii

Tinian lawmakers say they want to see real time use of the kinds of heavy artillery and firearms proposed for their small island of Tinian, in an upcoming trip to U.S. military training ranges in Hawaii. U.S. Pacific Command has invited Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, the Tinian...
Posted On Aug 12 2016 06:06
, By Dennis B. Chan
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