Press Releases

  COMMITTEE VETS CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK BILL, RECEIVES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AGENCY UPDATE

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Sen. Kenneth L. Gittens, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered a measure concerning criminal records checks in the employment application process....
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COMMITTEE RECEIVES FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FROM WICO, VETS GERS MEASURE

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met Tuesday in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony from the West Indian Company Limited concerning its financial...
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COMMITTEE VETS BILLS HONORING VIRGIN ISLANDERS, BILL MANDATING MINIMUM DEFAULT CHILD SUPPORT AMOUNT 

ST. THOMAS - The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, led by Sen. Carla J. Joseph, convened at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers met to consider bills to rename a St....
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COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES ON STATUS OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 

ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Marise C. James convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received updates on the condition of school facilities throughout the territory, particularly...
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