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LIEUTENANT Gov. Dennis James C. Mendiola said he will not seek elected office in 2026 but will continue serving through the end of his term while addressing the criminal case against him.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang on Wednesday vetoed House Bill 24-33, which proposes to statutorily define 25% of general revenues for the Public School System.

GOVERNOR David M. Apatang and other CNMI officials on Thursday shoveled sand at a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on a roundabout at the intersection of Beach Road and Micro Beach Road in Garapan.

“The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is to be commended for holding its 4th Economic Forum, especially for engaging stakeholders from throughout the Marianas, including all mayors from Saipan, Tinian, and Luta, as well as partners from Guam. However, it was disappointing and disheartening to see t…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds, R-MP, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Gillen, D-NY, both members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, R-PA, introduced bipartisan legislation to protect children from counterfeit and…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (BECQ) — Representatives from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands joined coastal program managers from 36 states and territories last week for the NOAA Annual Program Managers Meeting and the Coastal States Organization Spring Meeting 2026.

(NMC) — Northern Marianas College has received strong commendations from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges – Senior College and University Commission or WSCUC in its 2026 interim report review, citing the college’s progress in leadership, planning, and data-driven decision-making.

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There will be an emergency power service interruption on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Garapan from 5:30 a.m. to 6 a.m., and from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

(BECQ) — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzed water samples collected from Rota’s recreational beaches and storm drainages this week.