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BUDGET, APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE

COMMITTEE REVIEWS FISCAL YEAR 2027 EXECUTIVE BUDGET, CONSIDERS MEASURES TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FOR UPGRADES AT TAXICAB COMMISSION, REDIRECT MONIES TO HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM, REQUIRE VACATED LBJ HOMEOWNERS TO BE COMPENSATED

ST. THOMAS, VI - The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony from the Governor’s Financial team on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget...
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LAWMAKERS ADVANCED THREE BILLS AND HELD ONE IN COMMITTEE

LAWMAKERS ADVANCED THREE BILLS AND HELD ONE IN COMMITTEE  Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., convened in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to consider several measures impacting government operations, public assets, and...
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COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES ON TERRITORIAL FINANCIAL STATUS, CAPITAL PROJECTS, VET FINANCIAL MEASURES

ST. CROIX, VI - The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony from the Governor’s Financial team on the Territory’s financial status. The Committee...
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COMMITTEE VETS LEASE AGREEMENTS, MEASURE TO REDESIGN FUNDING SOURCES FOR SEVERAL ENTITES, MODIFY RENEWAL PROVISIONS FOR INSURANCE PRODUCER LICENSES, ESTABLISH “IMPAIRED DRIVING AND HIGHWAY SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT PROGRAM SAFETY FUND”

ST. CROIX, VI - The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered various lease agreements for the island of St. Thomas. Additionally, lawmakers vetted...
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