King-Hinds Blames Federal Government for CNMI Economic Crisis

Congresswoman tells Saipan Chamber forum that Washington’s rules and restrictions gutted the outside spending the islands need to survive
Saipan Chamber urges DHS, Interior to weigh economic impact, says senators’ letter relies on outdated claims

SAIPAN — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is urging Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to carefully consider the economic and community consequences of any changes to CNMI travel programs, arguing that the letter from three U.S. senators relies on outdated references and “materially misleading” claims.
Guam Governor Leon Guerrero Reflects on Financial Turnaround, Pandemic Leadership in Second Term

HAGÅTÑA, Guam — Governor Lou Leon Guerrero says stabilizing Guam’s finances stands as the cornerstone achievement of her historic tenure as the island’s first female governor, crediting fiscal discipline and strategic pandemic management for transforming an $83 million deficit into consecutive years of budget surpluses.
King-Hinds Announces Re-election Bid for U.S. House Seat

SAIPAN — Kimberlyn King-Hinds has announced her intention to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives under the CNMI Republican Party, submitting a letter of intent to party President Patrick M. Cepeda on December 12.
King-Hinds asks Trump to include CNMI in Japan, South Korea investment talks, urging air service support

SAIPAN — CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds is asking President Donald J. Trump to ensure the Commonwealth is included in investment discussions now underway with Japan and the Republic of Korea, with a focus on encouraging partners to direct a portion of their new U.S. investment commitments toward restoring air service and helping revitalize the CNMI economy.