dropping since 2015<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and that this requires a change in current legislation to keep the Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission operating.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe bill, S.L.B. 21-11, proposes pay cuts, fringe benefits and would limit commissioners’ terms to six years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marina Variety reports that if the bill is approved, the commissioners would still be entitled to be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the completion of their duties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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