loader image

Critical

COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM DPNR, PORT AUTHORITY, OFFICE OF CANNABIS REGULATION

ST. CROIX, VI – The Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Hubert L. Frederick, convened in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to receive critical updates on the operations and initiatives of the Department of Planning 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...

SENATE ADDRESSES HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES AND FUNDING SHORTFALLS

ST. CROIX – The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca, convened to address critical healthcare challenges, including staffing shortages, emergency room wait times, Medicaid funding, and the impact of the border crisis on...

LEGISLATURE MOURNS THE PASSING OF TAX ASSESSOR IRA MILLS

ST. THOMAS – The Members of the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands are saddened by the news of the passing of Tax Assessor Ira Mills. Senate President Milton E. Potter stated, “I am deeply saddened by the passing of yet another Virgin Islands Stalworth. Mr. Mills...