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CNMI preps for end of Medicaid

A huge chunk of the CNMI’s money is dependent on the Medicaid program that insures health insurance for low-income families in the Commonwealth but the program’s entitlements are approaching their end. According to House of Representatives vice speaker Janet U. Maratita...
Posted On Aug 27 2018 06:06
, By Kimberly Bautista Esmores

Effects of wage depression

The 5-percent increase for civil servants or 14,000-plus employees in poverty income and below created what’s known as “wage depression.” It simply means the breadcrumbs increase didn’t help the strength of the family purse meet basic needs. It only prolonged family hardship...
Posted On Aug 24 2018 06:00
, By John S. Del Rosario Jr.

Over $38.5M casino BGRT, $16.5M up for appropriation

Over $38.5 million in casino business gross revenue tax has been collected, but only $16.5 million is available for appropriation because of a recently passed law. According to a document Saipan Tribune obtained from the Governor’s Office, only $16.5 million would be available...
Posted On Dec 05 2017 06:06
, By Erwin Encinares

Reserve fund sought for the CNMI’s ‘future needs’

As the Commonwealth economy booms, House Speaker Rafael S. Demapan (R-Saipan) wants to create a reserve fund to conserve portions of the Commonwealth’s revenue. He proposes to establish the Commonwealth Reserve Fund, which would be separate from the general fund, for...
Posted On Nov 21 2017 06:06
, By Erwin Encinares
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