King-Hinds: CNMI Priorities Included in Shutdown-Ending Funding Package
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced that several important provisions for the Marianas were included in the bipartisan funding package passed by Congress last week as part of the agreement to end the federal government shutdown. The package consisted of a three-bill minibus that provides full-year funding for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Veterans Affairs and military construction, and the operations of Congress. All other federal agencies were funded through a continuing resolution until January 30.
Garapan structure fire behind 99 Cent Supermarket under investigation
SAIPAN — Firefighters with the CNMI Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded Sunday evening to a structure fire in Garapan behind the 99 Cent Supermarket, according to a DFEMS press release issued Monday.
