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On my way back to Washington this week, I had the opportunity to meet with the team from the CNMI’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as they traveled to the
We could sit in our air-conditioned offices and talk about what we think farmers need, but the truth is, they know best. If we want to truly work on developing greater food security, our role is to listen, understand their priorities, and take our cues from the farmers out in the fields themselves. I was grateful to join the Saipan and Northern Islands Soil and Water Conservation District, led by President Glenn Manglona, as they worked with the U.S.
I was back behind the counter this week, this time as a volunteer at Great Harvest, where I helped make sandwiches, take orders, and connect w
I had the pleasure of connecting with Rota’s delegation, including Senator Calvo, Senator Mangloña, and Congresswoman Ogo thi
U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds informed Tinian leaders on Tuesday that the U.S. Congress and the White House "are advancing national efforts to regulate digital assets."
Businesses are struggling in the CNMI, and the stress we are all feeling stems from a hard truth - our economy is in serious trouble. To stop the wave of closures and furloughs, we need to rebuild our tourism sector and restore consistent air service to our islands. No one understands these challenges better than the private sector, which is why I was so grateful that representatives from the CNMI’s business community traveled to Washington this week to speak directly to federal leaders.
U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has explained to key members of the U.S. House of Representatives how the delay in the processing of electronic travel authorizations or ETA’s for Chinese tourists under the Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program or EVS-TAP is affecting the CNMI’s “already crumbling economy.”