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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REVIEWS REZONING REQUESTS AND HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

ST. THOMAS – The Committee of the Whole, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr., met at the Capitol Building to hear testimonies regarding rezoning requests from various applicants and the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR). Officials from the...

BILL TO EXPAND HOUSING ON ST. CROIX ADVANCES, SENATE APPROVES KEY GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEES

BILL TO EXPAND HOUSING ON ST. CROIX ADVANCES, SENATE APPROVES KEY GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEES ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart, convened in a hearing at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room....

BILL FOR CHILD VICTIMS’ RIGHTS ACT ADVANCES, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SHARES KEY CHALLENGES, VIPD TESTIFIES ON ROADWAY SAFETY INITIATIVES

BILL FOR CHILD VICTIMS’ RIGHTS ACT ADVANCES, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SHARES KEY CHALLENGES, VIPD TESTIFIES ON ROADWAY SAFETY INITIATIVES ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Works, chaired by Senator Kenneth L. Gittens,...

COMMITTEE RECIEVES STATUS UPDATE FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RECEIVES UPDATE ON EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FROM EDC 

ST. CROIX – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Education and Workforce Development, led by Senator Marise C. James met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Lawmakers received a status update from the Virgin Islands Department of...
LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ST. CROIX ZONING REQUESTS

LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ST. CROIX ZONING REQUESTS

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

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

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LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, STATUS OF TERRITORIAL AGRICULTURAL PLAN

LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, STATUS OF TERRITORIAL AGRICULTURAL PLAN

ST. CROIX – Members of the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture, led by Senator Javan E. James,...

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