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Budget calculated ‘without austerity’

The fiscal year 2020 budget, calculated without any austerity cuts, is a step closer toward enactment after the Senate passed its own version yesterday, identifying over $233.2 million in revenue, of which over $148.8 million is available for appropriation. Rep. Ivan A. Blanco’s...
Posted On Aug 23 2019 06:06
, By Erwin Encinares

Hocog is acting governor

Senate President Victor B. Hocog (R-Saipan) is back in familiar seat as acting governor, with both Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and Lt. Gov. Arnold I. Palacios off-island on official business. Torres is headed to Palau at the invitation of Palau President Tommy Remengasau Jr. to attend...
Posted On Aug 23 2019 06:06
, By Erwin Encinares
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‘Expect draft cannabis regulations in 30 days’

So can you legally smoke pot in the CNMI now? Not just yet. Be patient, though, advised Gov. Ralph DLG Torres yesterday. He expects the CNMI Cannabis Commission to come up with the draft regulations governing the use of marijuana in the CNMI within a month. This comes soon after...
Posted On Aug 22 2019 06:06
, By Erwin Encinares

Budget talks seek to skip conference panel

Fiscal year 2020 budget talks are headed toward the unprecedented goal of skipping the conference committee to shoot the annual expenditure bill toward the Governor’s Office as quickly as possible. In a bid to meet that goal, the Senate broke off from their session yesterday for...
Posted On Aug 22 2019 06:06
, By Erwin Encinares
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