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THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OLYMPIC COMMITTEE AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PRESENTS FY 2026 BUDGET

ST. THOMAS, VI – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., convened at the Capitol Building to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Presenting before the committee were representatives from the...

SENATORS REVIEW FY 2026 BUDGET REQUESTS FROM WTJX AND PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE AMID FUNDING STRAINS AND STAFFING NEEDS

ST. CROIX, VI – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received testimony for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget from...

RT PARK AND CASINO COMMISSION HIGHLIGHT MILLIONS IN ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND COMMUNITY IMPACT ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands- The Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Hubert L. Frederick, convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room to receive updates from both the...

COMMITTEE RECEIVES FY 2026 BUDGET REQUEST FOR DPNR, VETS BILL TO RAISE COST TO BRING IN CONTAINERS

ST. THOMAS, VI – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas to receive testimony for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget from the Department of Planning and Natural...
LEGISLATURE HOLDS SPECIAL SESSION

LEGISLATURE HOLDS SPECIAL SESSION

ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr....

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BILLS TO AMEND THE CENTENNIAL TREASURES AWARD, ESTABLISH A BUREAU OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FUND, AND EXPAND MEMBERSHIP TO THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK ADVANCES

BILLS TO AMEND THE CENTENNIAL TREASURES AWARD, ESTABLISH A BUREAU OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FUND, AND EXPAND MEMBERSHIP TO THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK ADVANCES

ST. THOMAS—Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna A....

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BILL HONORING ALOY “WENTY” NIELSON FORWARDED, OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS SHARE UPDATE

BILL HONORING ALOY “WENTY” NIELSON FORWARDED, OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS SHARE UPDATE

ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by...

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LAWMAKERS VET ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS

ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee of the Whole, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened in a...

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BILL TO ESTABLISH LOCAL FOOD FARM COUNCIL ADVANCES, THE OFFICE OF CANNABIS REGULATIONS, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM,  AND THE PORT AUTHORITY SHARES UPDATES

BILL TO ESTABLISH LOCAL FOOD FARM COUNCIL ADVANCES, THE OFFICE OF CANNABIS REGULATIONS, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, AND THE PORT AUTHORITY SHARES UPDATES

St. Thomas- Members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, chaired by Senator Javan E. James,...

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