decriminalizing
![Marijuana plant [Photo: Esteban Lopez via unsplash.com]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/eight_col_marijuana_plant_web.jpg?itok=XNHAX-j4 "Marijuana plant [Photo: Esteban Lopez via unsplash.com]")
Saipan, CNMI — The Northern Marianas Senate has passed a bill decriminalizing the use and possession of marijuana.
Having been passed in the nine-seat senate with six yes votes and three abstentions, the bill now advances to the House of Representatives for approval.
It would allow the use of...