THE NORTHERN MARIANAS COLLEGE BOARD APPROVES A 35% INCREASE IN TUITION FEES.

THE TUITION WILL INCREASE FROM 95 DOLLARS PER UNIT TO 128 DOLLARS PER UNIT BEGINNING FALL 2016.

THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REQUESTED A 5% SALARY INCREASE AS PART OF ITS BUDGET SUBMISSION.

THE INCREASE WAS DENIED. COMMISSIONER JAMES DELEON GUERRERO SAYS CNMI LAW ENFORCMENT SALARIES ARE SOME OF THE LOWEST IN THE NATION.

ONE VISITING NURSE SAYS HER PATIENTS HAVE DETERIORATED BECAUSE OF A CONTINUOUS LACK OF POWER AND WATER.

NURSE ABBYS MITCHELL SAYS PATIENTS ARE BEGINNING TO DEVELOP BED SORES POST TYPHOON.