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Committee of the Whole

LAWMAKERS REVIEW FY 2026 BUDGET FOR HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

ST. THOMAS, VI – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., convened at the Capitol Building on St. Thomas to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget. Presenters included officials from the...

SENATE EXAMINES HIGH FUEL COSTS, TAX POLICIES, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS

ST. THOMAS, VI — The Committee of the Whole, chaired by Senate President Milton E. Potter, reconvened at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall to hear testimony on high fuel prices. Discussions covered topics such as gas pricing, global market trends, inflation, and...

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE VETS REZONINGS, COST OF LIVING CONCERNS

ST. THOMAS, VI — The Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony concerning rezonings on the island of St. Thomas. Additionally, testimony was received concerning the cost...

LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ZONINGS, DISCUSS DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE LAND AND WATER USE PLAN

ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in Committee of the Whole to receive testimony on zoning requests as well as to discuss the draft Comprehensive Land and Water Use plan. Senators cannot...