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The House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee has determined that tobacco tax increases are one of the most effective ways to reduce smoking and other tobacco use, especially among the youth.

THE Commonwealth Casino Commission opposes Senate Bill 23-28 which would abolish the $65,000 annual salary of the commissioners and turn CCC into a part-time entity.

FORMER Gov. Ralph Anthony Deleon Guerrero Torres, through his defense team, has asked the Superior Court for an order declaring that the contract and hiring of a special prosecutor by

House of Representatives floor leader Edwin K. Propst (D-Saipan) has introduced a bill that aims to relieve animals of unnecessary suffering from disease, illness or injury, and provide trained personnel with a painless method for handling the task.

Rep. Thomas John Dela Cruz Manglona (R-Saipan) has introduced a bill that seeks to provide tax incentives for employers who hire individuals with special needs, and a legislation that aims to establish a tax credit for monetary donations/contributions to public hospitals and/or clinics.

Rep. Manny Gregory Tenorio Castro (Ind-Saipan) has introduced a bill that seeks to establish a scholarship for residents attending international colleges/universities or technical education programs.

GOVERNOR Arnold I. Palacios on Thursday issued a directive suspending the implementation of all within-grade increases and merit awards in the CNMI government, the Commonwealth’s largest employer.

SENATOR Celina R. Babauta on Friday pre-filed Senate Bill 23-26 which would reduce the salaries of Commonwealth Casino Commission members.

When: East Drumore Twp. Supervisors reorganizational and regular meeting, Jan. 3.

A BILL that would exclude local stimulus payments from taxation has been passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate and now heads to the governor’s desk for