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LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ST. CROIX ZONING REQUESTS

LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ST. CROIX ZONING REQUESTS

ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr. convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Senators cannot vote on measures in the Committee of the Whole; however, action will be taken...

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LAWMAKERS VET NOMINEE AND BILLS IN RULES & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

LAWMAKERS VET NOMINEE AND BILLS IN RULES & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

ST. CROIX – Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, led by Senator Diane T. Capehart convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. All approved nominees and bills will be forwarded to the full body at the next Legislative...

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LAWMAKERS APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENTS

LAWMAKERS APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENTS

ST. THOMAS – Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. All items on today’s agenda were approved and will be forwarded to the Committee on Rules and Judiciary for...

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LAWMAKERS TOUR JFL NORTH FACILITY

LAWMAKERS TOUR JFL NORTH FACILITY

Members of the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, led by Senator Ray Fonseca toured the JFL North facility.  Doug Koch, the CEO, welcomed senators to the facility. The temporary facility comprises 55,000 square feet of space with 54 patient beds....

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GOVERNOR DELIVERS STATE OF THE TERRITORY ADDRESS

GOVERNOR DELIVERS STATE OF THE TERRITORY ADDRESS

ST. THOMAS - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. reconvened into regular legislative session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The session then recessed to receive the Honorable Governor Albert Bryan...

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35th LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SWORN IN

35th LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SWORN IN

ST. THOMAS - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened into regular legislative session today at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers first met to consider Bill No. 35-0001, a resolution organizing...

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LEGISLATIVE SESSION APPROVES SEVERAL MEASURES

LEGISLATIVE SESSION APPROVES SEVERAL MEASURES

ST. THOMAS - Members of the 34th Legislature, led by Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory, reconvened in Legislative Session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The body first returned to the Committee of the Whole to receive testimony on the following: Bill No....

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HEARS ZONING APPLICATIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HEARS ZONING APPLICATIONS

ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Senators cannot vote on measures in the Committee of the Whole; however, action will be taken...

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We Salute and Honor Our Veterans

We Salute and Honor Our Veterans

St. Thomas—President of the 34th Legislature, Donna A. Frett-Gregory said this Veterans’ Day, we take time to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and to recognize their bravery, commitment, and sacrifices to protect the values and...

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COMMITTEE HEARS BUDGET WRAP UP

COMMITTEE HEARS BUDGET WRAP UP

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet, convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The Committee received updated testimony from the Governor’s Financial Team on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Executive...

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COMMITTEE CONSIDERS BUDGET REQUESTS FROM LABOR AND BIT 

COMMITTEE CONSIDERS BUDGET REQUESTS FROM LABOR AND BIT 

ST. CROIX - The Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet continued budget hearings today, in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The agenda consisted of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget proposals for the Department of Labor...

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COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE ON THE REOPENING OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS

COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE ON THE REOPENING OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ST. CROIX - Members of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Genevieve R. Whitaker met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The Committee received testimony regarding the status for the reopening of public schools for the...

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COMMITTEE APPROVES BOARD NOMINEE AND SEVERAL BILLS

COMMITTEE APPROVES BOARD NOMINEE AND SEVERAL BILLS

ST.THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, led by Senator Milton E. Potter  convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers. All approved nominees and bills will be forwarded to the full body at the next Legislative Session. In...

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COMMITTEE RECEIVES BUDGET UPDATES FOR OMB, DOF AND PFA

COMMITTEE RECEIVES BUDGET UPDATES FOR OMB, DOF AND PFA

ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Finance, led by Senator Kurt Vialet convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The Committee received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin Islands of...

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COMMITTEE RECEIVES FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET OVERVIEW

COMMITTEE RECEIVES FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET OVERVIEW

ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Finance, led by Senator Kurt Vialet convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. The Committee on Finance received testimony from the Governor’s Financial Team on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Executive...

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COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE ON DISASTER RELATED PROJECTS

COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE ON DISASTER RELATED PROJECTS

ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure, led by Senator Janelle K. Sarauw met at the Earle B Ottley Legislative Hall. The Committee received testimony from the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources related to...

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RULES COMMITTEE APPROVES BOARD NOMINEES AND BILLS

RULES COMMITTEE APPROVES BOARD NOMINEES AND BILLS

ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Milton E. Potter, convened a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered nominations to the VI Board of Optometrical Examiners, The Virgin Islands Casino Control...

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COMMITTEE HEARS HOUSING UPDATES

COMMITTEE HEARS HOUSING UPDATES

ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, led by Senator Marvin A. Blyden, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers to discuss the status of Housing, Housing Opportunities, Home Ownership opportunities, the status...

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COMMITTEE RECEIVES TESTIMONY ON MENTAL HEALTH AND SCHOOLS

COMMITTEE RECEIVES TESTIMONY ON MENTAL HEALTH AND SCHOOLS

ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Genevieve R. Whitaker met in the Frits Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony on the following bills: Bill No. 34-0086, An Act amending Title 17...

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HEARS ZONING APPLICATIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HEARS ZONING APPLICATIONS

ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Donna A. Frett-Gregory, convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on rezoning map amendment applications. Senators cannot vote on measures in...

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RULES COMMITTEE FORWARDS SEVERAL MEASURES

RULES COMMITTEE FORWARDS SEVERAL MEASURES

ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Milton E. Potter, convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Chambers and voted in the affirmative for several legislative measures. All approved items on the agenda will be...

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