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SENATORS REVIEW VIDCOE TESTIMONY, APPROVE TOBBACO AGE BILL, AND RECEIVES UPDATES ON THE CANCER KIMELMAN CANCER INSTITUTE                               

ST. THOMAS The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca, convened at the Capitol Building to receive testimony regarding the Virgin Islands Diabetes Center of Excellence (VIDCOE) and discuss its request for public support....
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LAWMAKERS EXAMINE HOUSING CRISIS, HOMELESSNESS, AND INSURANCE MARKET CHALLENGES IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

LAWMAKERS EXAMINE HOUSING CRISIS, HOMELESSNESS, AND INSURANCE MARKET CHALLENGES IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Housing, Transportation, and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Marvin A. Blyden, convened at the Capitol Building to discuss...
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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 UPDATE FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UPDATED ON STATUS OF LIBRARIES, CONSIDERS SCHOOL CURRICULUM BILL

COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATE FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UPDATED ON STATUS OF LIBRARIES, CONSIDERS SCHOOL CURRICULUM BILL

Mar 24, 2023 | , , , , , , , ,

The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Marise C. James convened in a meeting at the...

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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

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

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COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM PUBLIC DEFENDERS’ OFFICE, OFFICE OF GUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION, VETS ID CARD BILL

COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM PUBLIC DEFENDERS’ OFFICE, OFFICE OF GUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION, VETS ID CARD BILL

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ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Senator Kenneth L....

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LAWMAKERS VET ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS

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

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LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ST. CROIX ZONING REQUESTS

LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ST. CROIX ZONING REQUESTS

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ST. CROIX - 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

Mar 8, 2023 | , , , , , , , , , ,

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

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