June 2020

PALIKIR, POHNPEI. June 10, 2020 – After twice extending the Fourth Regular Session of the 21st Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia, the online budget session finally adjourned sine-die on Saturday June 6, 2020.  While regular sessions of Congress are 20 days by statute, they can be extended or shortened through resolution. So, through Congressional Resolution (CR) […]

PALIKIR, POHNPEI. June 03, 2020 – Issues surrounding coronavirus tops matters addressed during Week Three of the Fourth Regular Session, starting with amendments to the Public Health Emergency Declaration on COVID-19.  Through Congressional Resolution 21-149, the Congress foremost extended the Declaration to July 31, 2020. While the primary intent of the Declaration remains intact, several sections and