Pot bill returns to House committee

Gov. Ralph DLG Torres is hoping to get more information on the bill that hopes to legalize and regulate use of cannabis in the CNMI, especially if there’s any relation on marijuana use and crime. Senate Bill 20-62, introduced by Sen. Sixto K. Igisomar (R-Saipan), has drawn mixed...
Posted On Jun 14 2018 06:06
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US pro-cannabis group backs local pot bill

The U.S. advocacy group Marijuana Policy Project has thrown its support behind Senate Bill 20-62 SS1, introduced by Sen. Sixto K. Igisomar (R-Saipan) to regulate cannabis use in the CNMI. MPP, the largest group in the U.S. mainland pushing for marijuana reforms, is hoping to...
Posted On Jun 13 2018 06:06
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‘Zoning critical to island’s development’

Proper zoning on Saipan is critical for the development of other areas on the island, according to Senate President Arnold I. Palacios (R-Saipan), adding that it adds value to surrounding communities. Palacios was the author of Senate Bill 20-2 that became Public Law 20-20 when...
Posted On May 30 2018 06:06
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Marijuana bill passes

I must thank the senators for passing the marijuana bill (Senate Bill 20-62), with a special thanks to Sen. Sixto for finally getting it done. As for the three who abstained—Sens. Paul Manglona, Terry Santos and Justo Quitugua—one can only wonder. It has been almost a four-year...
Posted On May 21 2018 06:00
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