Gov. Ralph DLG Torres\u2019 campaign for governor has been endorsed by Republican Governors Association chair Bill Haslam, who is also governor of Tennessee.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSince taking office, Gov. Ralph Torres has been a strong leader for workforce development, expanded opportunity, and government reform in the Northern Mariana Islands,\u201d said Haslam. \u201cIn his second term, [Torres] will continue his work to spur job growth, better wages, and improved education for the people of the Commonwealth. I am proud to support Gov. Ralph Torres to keep leading the Northern Mariana Islands forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
In his response, Torres said: \u201cI am honored receive the support of RGA Chairman Governor Bill Haslam, a committed conservative leader and a proven leader. \u2026I am proud of the work my administration has done to improve life for all the people of the Northern Mariana Islands and I look forward to continuing our work in a second term as governor.\u201d (PR)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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