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LAWMAKERS EXTEND STATE OF EMERGENCY, ALLOW OPERATION OF CRUISE SHIP CASINOS WHILE DOCKED IN ST. CROIX, APPROVE LEASES AND BILLS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION

ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in regular legislative session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall.  Lawmakers considered an extension of the Governor’s State of Emergency, a...
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SENATE APPROVES FY 2025 BUDGET BILLS, REINFORCING SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, convened at the Capitol Building. During the meeting, lawmakers voted in favor of closed rule budget bills for Fiscal Year 2025. All agenda items will be...
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LAWMAKERS VET MEASURES TO HONOR VIRGIN ISLANDERS, CHANGE NAME OF TAXICAB COMMISSION AND DUTIES, CHANGE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES IN THE TERRITORY 

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection Chaired by Sen. Carla J. Joseph met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered various measures honoring Virgin Islanders, a measure changing the name of...
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COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES ON STATUS OF HORSE RACING, UPDATED ON SPORT FACILITY CONSTRUCTION IN THE TERRITORY

ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, led by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room. The Committee heard testimonies and updates concerning the current...
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