The 21st Legislature will be an interesting mix of new faces, returning lawmakers, and incumbents, based on the official tally of last Tuesday’s elections by the Commonwealth Election Commission. Seven newcomers secured their slots in the 20-member House of Representatives, three...

Several local GOP lawmakers lost in their respective bids in last Tuesday’s election, with House Speaker Rafael S. Demapan being one of the party leaders who failed to keep their seats in the coming 21st CNMI Legislature. The Republicans kept their majority hold in the House,...

Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (Ind-MP) will be using his experience in the U.S. House of Representatives to solicit more aid for the Commonwealth’s recovery efforts. Typhoon Mangkhut pummeled Rota last September. Super Typhoon Yutu wreaked havoc on Saipan and Tinian last...

The local GOP tandem of Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and Senate President Arnold I. Palacios (R-Saipan) is currently leading the independent bets of Juan N. Babauta and Dr. Rita A. Sablan based on unofficial tally of yesterday’s elections. Torres-Palacios garnered 7,053 votes against...