Citizens in Margibi are requesting Senator Jim Tornonlah to accept the proposal to cut down his salary and benefits.
Senators Johnson, Tornonlah and Others Reject Pay Cut as Measures against Declining Economy
Barely one week after a proposal calling for a reduction in the salaries and benefits of public officials was presented to the Liberian Senate, some senators have strongly rejected the proposal.
Citizens Welcome Senators’ Proposal for Pay Cut with Caution
Several citizens have welcomed a proposal from three members of the Liberian Senate for a 25 percent reduction in the benefits of public officials as an austerity measure against the continuous decline in the country’s economy.
With Lack of Voting Records, Lawmakers Appear to Shun Transparency
After failed efforts at institutional reform, the legislature still lacks needed transparency; there is still no way for citizens to know how their lawmakers vote on particular issues.
No Voting Records Available at Legislature as Lawmakers Abandon Electronic Voting System
Investigation has revealed that there is no record available at the Liberian Legislature to show how individual lawmakers vote for bills on the floor.
Buchanan Students to Participate in Ambitious Science and Technology Program
On September 19th, students at the Buchanan Demonstration Elementary School and the World Wide Academy will return to school to learn new concepts that most Liberian university students never dream of encountering.
Legislative Information Service Proposes Reforms at Legislature
MONROVIA, Montserrado – The Director of the Legislative Information Service at the Liberian Legislature, McCarthy Weh, has submitted a proposal to the leadership of the Liberian Senate and the House of Representatives seeking a comprehensive reform at the Liberian Legislature.
Senator Cooper Receives Praises Over Call to Reduce Lawmakers’ Pay
Citizens in Margibi have praised one of the county’s senators, Oscar Cooper, over his recent call for 20% reduction in the benefits of lawmakers in the country.