Legislation seeking tax credits for school expenses by low-income families have drawn objections from the community due to potential constitutional questions and limited benefits to most of the people.

Road construction is underway at the new village homestead subdivision in Tinian.

Inquiries have swamped the Department of Finance on the heels of reports about the federal child tax credit program that has been extended to the Northern Marianas involving about 3,700 families, according to officials.

The rising cost of fuel across the country, in the islands and the global community.