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On Thursday, I took to the House floor to speak about the realities facing the CNMI following Super Typhoon Sinlaku and the deeper challenges our islands were already carrying

It’s great to see another bright young leader from the CNMI making her mark on the national stage.  Congratulations to Saipan’s own Ramhae Andrea Awit for earning a position with the Athletics organization in Las Vegas before even completing her degree at UNLV.  Ramhae has built an impressive resume with internships and leadership roles across some of Las Vegas’ top sports and entertainment organizations, including the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Aces, Allegiant Stadium, and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.  She also served as co-president of UNLV’s

On Wednesday, we met with the leadership and volunteers of the American Red Cross to discuss their ongoing recovery efforts following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.  We are grateful to hear firsthand about the tireless work they are doing to support affected families and communities across the Commonwealth.  During our meeting, they also shared their online damage assessment resources, which document the storm’s impact in detail and help ensure recovery efforts are informed and responsive.  We especially want to recognize the many youth volunteers, some still in high school, wh

The Commonwealth’s Criminal Justice Planning Agency is receiving $500,000, the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women announced Tuesday. The funding, awarded through the Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response Program, will support efforts to strengthen the Commonwealth’s response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking cases.

Directive report language I requested regarding the Saipan and Rota airports was included in the House Appropriations Committee’s

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On Wednesday, the D.C.