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(Press Release) — The Department of Finance, Division of Revenue and Taxation, announces tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

THE House Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Operations has approved House Bill 24-99, which seeks to deter utility theft by allowing a permissive inference of intent to assist courts in evaluating evidence when prosecuting theft.

(The Office of the Governor) — The CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management Office, in coordination with the Department of Public Safety, is issuing a traffic advisory for all motorists due to ongoing power outages affecting traffic signal lights and infrastructure.

Ports in Saipan, Tinian, and Rota remain closed while U.S. Coast Guard teams and port stakeholders conduct post-storm assessments of waterways and navigational aids. Additional assets are converging on the area to accelerate that work. For CNMI’s island communities, open ports mean increased …