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SUMMARY:Committee of the Whole
DESCRIPTION:THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – RECONVENED\nThe Committee of the Whole will continue to receive testimony on the economic pressures impacting the cost of living in the U.S. Virgin Islands \nPart 3:                    HIGH FUEL PRICES\n\nBreakdown of gas pricing (Wholesale vs Retail)\nImpact of global market trends on local gas prices\nRole of transportation and freight costs on price inflation\nGovernment oversight and regulation of gas pricing\nPotential for renewable energy and alternative fuel solutions\n\n Invited Testifiers:\nKyle Fleming, Director, VI Energy Office\nLawrence Ramdhansingh, President, VI Taxi Association\nKerry Harrigan, Manager, Best Taxi\nAllison Petrus, Owner, Petrus Gas\nHonorable H. Nathalie Hodge, Commissioner, VI Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs\nWayne Biggs, Chief Executive Officer, VI Economic Development Authority\nPart 4:                    SALES TAX vs GROSS RECEIPT TAXES\n\nComparative Analysis of sales tax and gross receipt taxes\nEconomic Impact on businesses and consumers\nRevenue implications for the government\nInsights from academic and economic experts\nRecommendations for tax reform or adjustments\n\nInvited Testifiers:\nDr. Mark Wenner, Economist\nJoel Lee, Director, VI Bureau of Internal Revenue\nJulio Rhymer, Director, Office of Management and Budget\nHonorable Kevin McCurdy, Commissioner, VI Department of Finance\n \n \n
URL:https://legvi.org/events/committee-of-the-whole-21/
ORGANIZER;CN=Senator Milton E. Potter:MAILTO:mpotter@legvi.org
CATEGORIES:Committee of the Whole
LOCATION:Charlotte Amalie
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