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Last week, the CNMI Nutrition Assistance Program was notified that, due

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On Wednesday, I met with House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan to share updates on the economic conditions in the Marianas and to discuss my

More than 81 years after the Battle of Saipan, we pause to honor the life and sacrifice of U.S. Marine Sergeant Frank L.

The CNMI’s Single Audit for fiscal years 2020 through 2022 reported $257.4 million in questioned costs, a number that deserves clear explanation. This week, I released a video breaking down what that means, how the audit process works, and why it matters for our islands. Under the federal Single Audit Act, any government that spends more than $750,000 in federal funds each year is required to undergo an independent audit to ensure those funds were used properly. This process holds every state and territory to the same national standard of accountability.

Once the government shutdown concludes, my bill, the Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act (H.R. 3496), will be scheduled for markup in the House Small Business Committee. This legislation would make the CNMI eligible for the federal Microloan Program, giving local entrepreneurs and small business owners greater access to federal financing as we continue rebuilding our economy. Currently, the program supports up to 300 intermediary lenders each year, guaranteeing every state and U.S. territory, except the Marianas, a minimum allocation of funds.

I had the opportunity to share a message with students participating in the 2025 CNMI Close Up Local Youth Summit this week. I told them how proud I am to see so many young people stepping up, asking questions, and finding their voices as the next generation of leaders. Leadership does not wait for age or position. It starts with the choices we make every day to listen, learn, and serve with integrity.

Despite the ongoing government shutdown, the Senate successfully passed S.