CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Friday signed the bills comprising the Fiscal Year 2021 Executive Budget, which includes $632,390,556 for the General Fund. In
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Bill To Make Territorial Streets More Navigable Passes Out of Senate Transportation Committee
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — AARP in The Virgin Islands has led the efforts for the passage of Complete Streets Legislation. On Friday, October 2, 2020, during
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Legislative Bill to Amend Commission on Aging Act Approved In Senate: AARP
CHRISTIANSTED — AARP in The Virgin Islands said it has been “advocating for revision and re-establishment of the Commission on Aging.” AARP in The Virgin Islands
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Bill To Give WAPA An ‘Oversight Management Committee’ In Senate Today
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Bill No. 33-0346, written to establish an oversight management committee for the Water and Power Authority (WAPA), will be heard in the
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Let’s Talk Sports And COVID-19 Forum Considered A Success By Senator Sarauw
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Office of Senator Janelle Sarauw held a forum to bring awareness to the ongoing issues that are plaguing our student athletes
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Securitization Bill Passes Muster In The Senate, But Bond Experts Warn It’s A Far Cry From Rescuing GERS
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Legislature of the Virgin Islands voted to approve the debt consolidation package of $1.1 billion in matching fund bonds over some
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Governor Bryan Lauds VIPD’s Anti-Crime Initiative For Taking 3 Guns Off The Street
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. commended the Virgin Islands Police Department for removing three guns from the street on St. Croix during Phase 2
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Senator’s Son Charged With Weapon, Drug Possession After Traffic Stop: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The son of a St. Thomas senator was arrested Friday after police said he was found in possession of an assault rifle
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Governor Bryan Forced To Reschedule Special Session After Senator Tests Positive For COVID-19
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has rescheduled the Special Session he called for the Senate from Tuesday, August 18, to Tuesday, August 25, because of the
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Bryan: Debt Consolidation Will Produce $255 Million Over Next 3 Years, Calls Legislature Into Special Session
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said today the territory can bank $255 million over the next three years if the government consolidates its debt
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