| 81 | Future ties with US weighed
Instead, Rodriguez suggested another option, "to go the Native American route." If the U.S. Congress were to grant the CHamoru people recognition as a federally recognized Native American tribe, that would be an alternative route to decolonization that he said would be worth exploring. |
| 82 | Torres alleges blackmail by Lt. Gov. Tenorio’s deputy chief of staff; gov’s office call accusations “outright lies”
Governor Eddie Calvo’s former spokesman and advisor Troy Torres has released another set of allegations this time that Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio’s deputy chief of staff essentially blackmailed senator Dennis Rodriguez Jr. in attempts to force him to vote in favor of the bill to raise taxes. |
| 83 | Rodriguez confirms Adelup threat
Sen. Dennis Rodriguez Jr. stands by allegations raised in a formal complaint filed with the Guam Election Commission on Friday by his former campaign manager and former legislative staffer, Troy Torres. |
| 84 | Troy Torres now wants Tenorio's deputy chief of staff investigated
Senator Rodriguez did not vote in favor of the tax bill, although it passed by a 8-7 vote. |
| 85 | Veterinarian: Help needed to control stray dog population
At the time, Sen. Dennis Rodriguez Jr., who's now a candidate for governor, and others also were working on alternative policy proposals to control the stray animal population on island.
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| 86 | GEC: Torres complaint will be handled like any other
Rodriguez ended up voting against the proposed tax increase, despite the alleged threat to support it. Torres was the campaign manager for Rodriguez’s gubernatorial campaign before resigning on April 13.
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| 87 | $25 charge proposed for non-electronic business tax filing
The $25 charge for physically filing and paying taxes is on top of the convenience fee charged if a credit or debit card is used for this filing, according to a bill introduced by Sens. Joe S. San Agustin and Dennis G. Rodriguez Jr.. Rodriguez is a candidate for governor. |
| 88 | Complaint filed with GEC alleges 'extortion'
While lawmakers were in special session for nearly two weeks in March debating the governor’s tax increase legislation, Torres alleges Tuncap visited a known supporter of Sen. Dennis Rodriguez Jr. and delivered a message purportedly on behalf of Gov. Eddie Calvo and the lieutenant governor.
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| 89 | Bevacqua: Gubernatorial candidates share views on decolonization
Sen. Dennis Rodriguez Jr. offered a series of strong and very moving statements in support of the Chamoru people and their rights in the decolonization process. |
| 90 | Gubernatorial candidates talk political status options
"I stand here in full support of CHamoru self-determination," said Democrat Sen. Dennis Rodriguez Jr. Referring to his Filipino heritage, he declared, "We know what it's like to be free. ... We must stand with our chelus in this fight and demand that their rights be recognized as well." |
| 91 | Projects lead to safer roads for children
Kudos to Department of Public Works for their effort to build and repair roads with the help of Sens. Tommy Morrrison, Wil Castro, James Espaldon, Fernando Esteves, Louise Muna, Dennis Rodriguez Jr., Joe San Agustin, and Vice Speaker Therese Terlaje. |
| 92 | Islandwide Wi-Fi service looked at in Guam
A Guam senator has introduced a bill that seeks to provide internet access to the entire island.
Sen. Dennis G. Rodriguez Jr., chairman of the Committee on Tourism in the Guam Legislature, introduced late Tuesday afternoon Bill 276-34 (LS), seeking out an operator to design a municipal Wi-Fi service for the island of Guam. |
| 93 | Bill calls on GEDA to explore islandwide Wi-Fi
Sen. Dennis Rodriguez Jr. would like the Guam Economic Development Authority to explore the possibility of providing islandwide internet service "at no or very low cost." |
| 94 | Japan's visitor market to Guam starting to rebound
Officials from the Guam Visitor's Bureau met with Guam Legislature Tourism Chair Senator Dennis Rodriguez, Jr. this morning for an informational briefing on the current status of the situation. |
| 95 | Public Health needs $1M and a lab for medical marijuana program
Senator Dennis Rodriguez Jr. held an informational briefing on the status of the medical marijuana program. |
| 96 | A little unity can go a long way in the legislature
And who does Twitter think is the strongest Democrat candidate for Governor? With over 3,000 votes cast, Dennis Rodriguez Jr took top honors with 62% of votes cast, Frank Aguon was second with 24%. Carl Gutierrez was third with 8% of votes and Lou Leon Guerrero was last with 6% of votes. |
| 97 | One Guam gubernatorial debate announced
Present for the drawings were former Governor Carl T.C. Gutierrez, former Senator Lou Leon Guerrero and Senator Dennis G. Rodriguez Jr. |
| 98 | Senators narrowly pass 1% BPT increase and new 2% sales tax 8-7
Senators Frank Aguon Jr., Regine Biscoe Lee, Telena Nelson, Dennis Rodriguez Jr., Mike San Nicolas, Therese Terlaje and Mary Torres all voted against the measure. |
| 99 | Gubernatorial race is one to watch
They were followed by former Gov. Carl Gutierrez and Sen. Dennis Rodriguez Jr. But there are a lot of days ahead, and polling at this point is like taking a video of bouncing balls. |
| 100 | Tax on vacation rentals, other revenue bills pushed by senators
The bill, co-sponsored by Sens. Tom Ada and Dennis Rodriguez Jr., said some 30 million gallons of liquid fuel are transferred annually from petroleum storage facilities on Guam to distribution points outside of Guam. |
