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Overtime Rule Reversed: The U.S. Department of Labor has formally restored the pre-2024 overtime exemption salary thresholds after federal courts vacated the Biden-era changes—meaning many employers can again follow the older exemption rules that had been in place before the higher pay cutoffs. Water Recovery Watch: In Saipan, the 24-hour water service push is at about 90%, but CUC crews keep finding new leaks and even previously undocumented private-property service lines, especially in the north and southeast. Typhoon Relief Funding: Gov. David Apatang approved emergency poker-fee funding for Sinlaku recovery across Saipan, Tinian and Rota, while FEMA reimbursements and filings continue to move through the system. Local Community & Sports: After Sinlaku, youth and families turned out for Rotary’s New Generations Day pickleball tournament, and Rocball is set for an Oceania debut stage. Power Costs: CNMI residents are bracing for higher electricity bills as CUC’s fuel surcharge jumps amid global diesel price pressure.

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May. 14, 2026

Powering Saipan, Tinian and Rota: USACE Installs 100th Emergency Generator

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Apr. 24, 2026

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

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Apr. 17, 2026

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

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USACE, Partners Install First STRONG Roofs After Typhoon Sinlaku

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