fono joint session
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Members of the public and local media were asked to vacate the Senate chamber yesterday morning ahead of a closed joint session of the Fono, convened to deliberate on Governor Pulaalii N. Pula’s response to allegations of unauthorized budgetary expenditures.
The Governor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — During FY 2026 joint budget hearing last week Senator Togiola Tulafono said the proposed fiscal year 2026 is a “deficit budget,” which is concerning.
He stated that it is clear the budget has not been thoroughly reviewed, as there are discrepancies present. He added...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA
Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga is scheduled to address lawmakers in a joint session when Fourth Regulation Session of the 37th Legislature opens Monday, at 10a.m. at the Gov. Rex Lee Auditorium, with cabinet members informed to be in attendance.
Some lawmakers told Samoa News...