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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...

COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE FROM JUDICIAL BRANCH, APPROVES BOARD NOMINEES

ST. THOMAS, VI — The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Carla J. Joseph met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received an update from the Judiciary of the Virgin Islands and vetted nominees to various boards. All nominees were voted...

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...