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Senate reluctantly OKs land compensation bill

Despite the strong reluctance of Tinian and Rota senators, the bill that would pay off the CNMI government’s largest and oldest land compensation obligations on Saipan passed the Senate yesterday. House Bill 20-103, which appropriates $20.7 million to address the multiple land...
Posted On Aug 04 2017 06:06
, By Erwin Encinares

‘80-pct. salary hike is problematic’

The $145-million fiscal year 2018 budget bill sailed through the House of Representatives on Monday on a handy vote of 17 “yeas” but failed to secure the backing of three opposition lawmakers, who questioned the inclusion of a clause that would give elected officials an...
Posted On Aug 02 2017 06:06
, By Erwin Encinares

House OK’s ban on plastic bags

A bill that seeks to fine stores for using plastic bags passed the House of Representatives unanimously last Friday. House Bill 20-11 is now headed to the Senate for action. Authored by Rep. Vinson F. Sablan (Ind-Saipan), HB 20-11 would, a year after being signed into law, impose...
Posted On Aug 01 2017 06:06
, By Erwin Encinares

House OKs budget with 80- pct. pay hike for lawmakers

After four recesses, three proposed floor amendments, and two and a half months of committee level efforts, the House of Representatives swiftly passed the fiscal year 2018 budget yesterday after a two-hour discussion that mainly focused on the legality of an 80-percent salary...
Posted On Aug 01 2017 06:06
, By Erwin Encinares
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