“The Commonwealth does not need a handout, it needs a hand up.”

Governor David M. Apatang is in Washington, D.C. leading critical Section 902 consultations with federal partners advocating for regulatory relief, fiscal stability, and a stronger federal partnership for the Commonwealth.

Joined by Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds and representatives from key federal agencies, the delegation is focused on protecting EVS-TAP, securing federal tax cover-over payments, strengthening the CW-1 visa program, and ensuring the Covenant is honored.