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March 6, 2026
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I was honored to be asked to give remarks on women’s entrepreneurship at the Association of Women’s Business Centers’ International Women’s

Issues: Economy

March 6, 2026
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I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Grace Keilbach, founder of Boonie Babies in Saipan, to talk about the CNMI’s relationship with


March 6, 2026
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On Thursday, the House Veterans Affairs Committee held a Health Subcommittee Hearing on TBI in veterans.During the hearing, I tho

Issues: Veterans

March 6, 2026
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On Wednesday, I had the privilege of

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure

March 6, 2026
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This week, I introduced legislation that combines two of my favorite things - veterans and small businesses.

Issues: Economy

March 6, 2026
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On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, the House Veterans Affairs Committee and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee joi

Issues: Veterans

March 6, 2026

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6472, bipartisan legislation that ensures students from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, along with Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa, can attend public colleges and universities on the U.S. mainland at in-state tuition rates. This historic step addresses a long-standing barrier for CNMI families, making higher education more affordable and accessible for students leaving the islands to pursue degrees.


February 27, 2026
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A recent report highlights growing international concern over declining eel populations, including the Japanese eel, which reproduces near the CNMI before traveling to East Asia.  Known as unagi, this prized delicacy is cherished in Japan and is also enjoyed here in the CNMI, reflecting the deep cultural and culinary ties between our islands and Japan.  As demand for unagi grows, eel populations face pressures from habitat loss, overfishing, and environmental changes.  For the CNMI, this issue hits close to home.  Our waters play a critical role in the life cycle o