Month: August 2025
EDUCATION OFFICIALS REPORT ON READINESS, WORKFORCE STABILITY, AND FACILITY UPGRADES
EDUCATION OFFICIALS REPORT ON READINESS, WORKFORCE STABILITY, AND FACILITY UPGRADES ST. THOMAS – Members of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Kurt A. Vialet, met at the Capitol Building to hear updates from the Virgin...
LAWMAKERS VET HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PERMITS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, APPROVE AGREEMENT, REJECT PERMITS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ST. THOMAS, VI — The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter convened into Committee and the Whole and Legislative Session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony considering a hotel development...
THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, THE BUREAU OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE SHARE FY 2026 BUDGET, GOVERNOR’S FINANCIAL TEAM DELIVERS BUDGET WRAP UP
ST. THOMAS, USVI – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., convened at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall to continue its review of the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget. Lawmakers received testimony from...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES BUDGET REQUESTS FOR INSPECTOR GENERAL, MAGENS BAY AUTHORITY, TAXICAB COMMISSION, AND WICO
ST. THOMAS, VI – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall to receive testimony for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget from the Office of the Inspector General, the Magens Bay...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES BUDGET REQUESTS FOR JFL, AGRICULTURE, PERB, LABOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND LEGAL SERVICES
ST. CROIX, VI – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to receive testimony for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget from the Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical...
LAWMAKERS VET REZONINGS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, APPROVE REZONINGS AND NOMINEES IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION
ST. THOMAS, VI — The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter convened into Committee and the Whole and Legislative Session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony considering rezonings. ...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY 2026 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR VIPD, LEPC, AND GERS
ST. THOMAS, VI – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas to receive testimony for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget from the Virgin Islands Police Department,...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY 2026 BUDGET REQUESTS FOR ELECTION SYSTEM, WAPA, AND SCHNEIDER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
ST. THOMAS, VI – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room on St. Croix to receive testimony for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget from the Election System of the...
COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, VET MEASURES FOR POLITICAL PARTIES TO CHOOSE NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, CLARIFY POWERS OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS AND BOARD OF ELECTIONS
ST. THOMAS, VI – The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection, chaired by Senator Avery L. Lewis met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received an update on the operations of the Board of Elections, including but...
36TH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS PARTICIPATES IN NCSL 2025 IN BOSTON
ST. THOMAS, VI – Members of the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands joined state lawmakers from across the nation at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) 2025 Legislative Summit in Boston, Massachusetts. The multi-day conference featured breakout...
SENATE REASSIGNS MEASURES, REVIEWS SELF FUNDED INSURANCE PLAN
SENATE REASSIGNS MEASURES, REVIEWS SELF FUNDED INSURANCE PLAN ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The 36th Legislature, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter, convened in Special Session and voted to remove two bills from the agenda for further committee...