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Geographically isolated regions struggle when it comes to airport infrastructure.
Congressman Ed Case of Hawaii has long been a dedicated advocate for Pacific Islands issues.
At the beginning of this week, I spent time with some special guests. U.S. Army PV2 Raymond Anthony S.
Medicaid is a critical issue for the CNMI, and I will continue pushing for improvements that better serve our people. So for us to continue that conversation, it’s important you have some background on how the program works in the territories. Medicaid is a federal program that helps cover medical costs for low-income individuals—but unlike the states, where federal support is open-ended, territories like the CNMI operate under an annual funding cap. The federal government currently covers 83% of Medicaid costs, with the CNMI government responsible for the remaining 17%.
This week, former Governor Juan N.
I presented Speaker Mike Johnson with a traditional Chamorro necklace, or "Sinahi," when I met with him this week.
U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds urged National Endowment for the Humanities Acting Chairman Michael McDonald to reconsider the decision to end funding for the CNMI.
In her letter on Monday, King-Hinds expressed deep concern over the April 2, 2025 notice received by the Northern Marianas Humanities Council, which terminated three critical grants and jeopardized the continuation of programs and services that have long supported the CNMI.
She asked McDonald for an explanation and urged the Trump administration to reconsider the cuts.