By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Lawmakers in Palau’s House of Delegates introduced a high volume of legislation during the first year of the 12th Olbiil Era Kelulau, using delegate-authored bills to drive policy changes across the economy, labor, education, public safety and governance. From early 2025 through the end of the year, 40 bills […]
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House–Senate Enter Final Stretch of FY 2026 Budget Talks
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau — Lawmakers are in the final phase of negotiating the FY 2026 Unified Budget bill, with attention turning to House-proposed amendments that would fund capital improvement projects (CIPs) for specific states. The changes have prompted public and Senate questions about why only some states secured allocations while others received […]
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Ngarchelong State Assembly urges Congress to approve PPA
The Ngarchelong State Assembly passed a resolution expressing support for the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and urging the Congress to approve the deal. The resolution, which was already transmitted to the office of Ngarchelong Governor Richard Ngiratrang, was passed during the second special session of the Ngarchelong State Assembly through majority vote. The resolution stated […]