St. Croixâ€â€Direct dial extension calls to the Legislature on St. Croix are currently experiencing a technical issue which has interrupted direct dial calls. The Legislature’s phone provider is working aggressively to rectify the issue. However, all...
Month: November 2021
THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION CONSIDERED TWO BILLS, THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH SHARES UPDATE
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Government Operations and Consumer Protection Chaired by Sen. Carla J. Joseph, held a meeting at the Capitol Building. The Committee considered two measures and was scheduled to receive testimony on the status of the operations...
BILL 34-0147-THE VIRGIN ISLANDS CROWN ACT FORWARDED
ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development chaired by Senator Genevieve R. Whitaker, convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers received testimony on a bill regarding The Virgin Islands Crown Act of 2021 to redefine...
SENATORS APPROVED NOMINATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS AND SEVERAL BILLS
ST. THOMAS- Members of the 34th Legislature, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in Legislative Session at the Capitol Building and voted favorably for nominations to the Virgin Islands Board of Psychology Examiners, the Virgin Islands Board of...
LAWMAKERS VET CONVEYANCE OF THE VICORP LAND TO UVI’S RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARK
ST. THOMAS - Members of the 34th Legislature, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory convened in Committee of the Whole at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Policymakers received testimony on Bill No. 34-0145- An Act approving the conveyance of...
Rules Committee Approves Several Bills
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary chaired by Senator Milton E. Potter convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony on two bills regarding the authority to discipline pupils in school...
BILL TO STRENGTHEN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FORWARDED, VIHFA SHARES STATUS OF THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Housing, Transportation, Telecommunications chaired by Senator Marvin Blyden, held a meeting at the Fritz E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony on measures including a bill relating to the Virgin...
34th Legislature Salutes Our Veterans for Their Valor and Dedication to our Great Country
St. Thomasâ€â€On this Veterans Day, the members and staff of the 34th Legislature join the nation in honoring and celebrating the men and women who have answered the call to duty to serve as a member of the United States Armed Forces. We are reminded every...
Senator Donna Frett-Gregory to serve on the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures
St. Thomas, USVI – Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory announced today her appointment to serve on the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). NCSL is a national organization that represents legislatures in the states,...