The Marianas Had a Lot to Say This Week
It was one of the busiest news weeks in recent memory for the Commonwealth, with federal policy, economic development, military affairs, politics and community all competing for the front page.
House Tourism Chair Flores Urges Federal Review of CNMI Travel Policy Based on Current Facts, Not Outdated Assumptions
SAIPAN — Rep. Marissa Flores, chairwoman of the House Committee on Tourism, has responded to a March 9 letter from U.S. Representatives Chip Roy, Thomas Tiffany and Elijah Crane regarding birth tourism, EVS-TAP and the CNMI, calling for any federal review to be grounded in present-day conditions rather than outdated assumptions.
Governor Apatang Orders Revised Austerity Schedule for CNMI Government, Effective March 22
SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang has directed all Executive Branch departments, offices and agencies to implement a revised austerity schedule beginning this Sunday, March 22, citing rising fuel costs and the growing cost of living burden on government employees and their families.
