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Cigarette tax hike bill could pass Senate today

If senators pass this afternoon the latest committee version of a cigarette tax increase bill from the House, then smokers could see a 50-cent increase in tax upon the bill’s signing into law and another 50-cent hike in three years or in 2017. The original House bill, authored by...
Posted On May 28 2014 07:00
, By Haidee V. Eugenio

Senator eyes changing CHC board from ‘advisory’ to ‘governing’

Sen. Joaquin Borja (Ind-Tinian) seeks to change the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp.’s board of trustees from an “advisory” to a “governing” one, and to take away from the governor the authority to appoint the chief executive officer and give that power to the board instead. He also...
Posted On May 28 2014 07:00
, By Haidee V. Eugenio

Inos hopes resolution of Dynasty woes

Gov. Eloy S. Inos said yesterday he looks forward to the resolution of issues surrounding Tinian Dynasty Hotel & Casino’s ownership application, and hopes that Mega Stars Overseas Ltd. will comply with the Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission’s requirements as set by law...
Posted On May 27 2014 07:00
, By Haidee V. Eugenio

WH help eyed in CW extension

With barely a month before the July 4 deadline and still no word from U.S. Labor Secretary Perez whether or not he will extend the CW program beyond Dec. 31, 2014, Gov. Eloy S. Inos said yesterday he’s considering seeking “help” from the Interagency Group on Insular Areas that...
Posted On May 27 2014 07:00
, By Haidee V. Eugenio
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