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DPL slams bill that seeks to abolish it

In an expected outcry, the Department of Public Lands is vehemently opposing a House bill that would abolish the department and replace it with a body outside of the Executive Branch—countering allegations that they say has misinformed the genesis of the bill. House Bill 19-89...
Posted On Dec 09 2015 06:06
, By Dennis B. Chan

Casino amendments now law

A bill to amend the casino law became law on Friday to finally provide a funding mechanism for Saipan casino regulators but it did not leave the desk of acting governor Ralph DLG Torres without some vetoes. The vetoes fall in line with recent clamor from the House of...
Posted On Dec 08 2015 06:06
, By Dennis B. Chan

‘DPL advisory board active’

Members of the Department of Public Lands board met informally with acting DPL secretary Patricia Rasa yesterday to, among other issues, ask her to follow up on a governor appointee to be “fully constituted,” said William Torres, who represents the Northern Islands on the board....
Posted On Dec 04 2015 06:00
, By Dennis B. Chan

Bill to clip DPL wings heads to floor

A bill to limit the authority of the Department of Public Lands now heads to the House floor for a vote, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle growing frustrated with a slow going homestead program, an alleged underreporting of lease funds, and perceived inconsistencies in...
Posted On Dec 02 2015 06:06
, By Dennis B. Chan
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