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Chairman Francisco Q. Cruz opened the public hearing, announced the nominees (Michael N. Evangelista and David B. Guerrero) and named committee members present; he set conduct rules for public testimony and invited the public to comment on whether they support the appointees.
The Senate Committee on Executive Appointments and Government Investigations held a public hearing on Jan. 28, 2026 for the governor's nominees Michael N. Evangelista and David B. Guerrero to the Northern Marianas College Board of Regents. Both nominees spoke to priorities including affordability, accessibility, accreditation and workforce alignment; multiple college and community leaders offered support. The committee closed the hearing and said written and oral testimonies will be forwarded with a recommendation to the full Senate.
