BREAKING NEWS: House rejects Senate budget version

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The House of Representatives rejected today, Tuesday, the Senate’s version of the $144.84 million budget bill for the operations and activities of the government and its agencies and independent programs for fiscal year 2022.

Fifteen lawmakers present at the session voted “yes” to a motion to reject the Senate’s version. Only Rep. Patrick H. San Nicolas (R-Tinian) voted “no” for the rejection. More details to follow.

Ferdie De La Torre | Reporter
Ferdie Ponce de la Torre is a senior reporter of Saipan Tribune. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has covered all news beats in the CNMI. He is a recipient of the CNMI Supreme Court Justice Award. Contact him at ferdie_delatorre@Saipantribune.com
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