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LAWMAKERS VET FIREARM CONTROL MEASURE, APPROVE ADDITIONAL MEASURES IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION

ST. THOMAS, VI — The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter convened into Committee of the Whole and Legislative Session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on a measure that would define and...

COMMITTEE REVIEWS FISCAL YEAR 2027 EXECUTIVE BUDGET, CONSIDERS MEASURES TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FOR UPGRADES AT TAXICAB COMMISSION, REDIRECT MONIES TO HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM, REQUIRE VACATED LBJ HOMEOWNERS TO BE COMPENSATED

ST. THOMAS, VI - The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, led by Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony from the Governor’s Financial team on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget...

LAWMAKERS APPROVE NOMINEES, ZONINGS, LEASE AGREEMENTS, RESOLUTIONS, AND BILLS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION

ST. THOMAS, VI — The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Milton E. Potter convened into Regular Legislative Session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers approved nominees, zonings, lease agreements, resolutions, and bills....

LAWMAKERS ADVANCE BILLS HONORING COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, SUPPORTING EDUCATION, PUBLIC SAFETY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Carla J. Joseph, convened at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall to consider several legislative measures addressing community recognition, public safety, mental health...
COMMITTEE CONSIDERS MEASURES CONSIDERING THE DISPOSAL OF GREEN WASTE, VI LOTTERY OPERATION, COMMENDING FORMER VI INSPECTOR GENERAL, LIABILITIES ON BUSINESSES FOR OVERSERVING ALCOHOL TO PATRONS, CLOSING BUSINESSES THREATENING PUBLIC SAFETY                          

COMMITTEE CONSIDERS MEASURES CONSIDERING THE DISPOSAL OF GREEN WASTE, VI LOTTERY OPERATION, COMMENDING FORMER VI INSPECTOR GENERAL, LIABILITIES ON BUSINESSES FOR OVERSERVING ALCOHOL TO PATRONS, CLOSING BUSINESSES THREATENING PUBLIC SAFETY                          

       ST. THOMAS, VI — The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by...

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