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ST. THOMAS, VI– The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr. met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers vetted a measure that would limit the salary amount used to commute the service retirement annuity...
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TWO RESOLUTIONS HONORING JAMES SASSO AND SONYA HOUGH ADVANCES, BILL TO ESTABLISH VIRGIN ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL OFFICE HELD IN COMMITTEE

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by Senator Avery L. Lewis, convened at the Capitol Building to advance measures recognizing cultural and community contributions in the Virgin...
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COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE TERRITORY

ST. THOMAS, VI — The Committee on Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Senator Kurt Vialet met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall.  Lawmakers received testimony concerning the status of special education programs in the territory’s schools, to...
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LEGISLATURE CONFIRMS THREE NOMINEES AND APPROVES OPIOID PRESCRIPTION REFORM BILL

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Carla J. Joseph, convened at the Capitol Building and voted favorably on several items, including the confirmation of three gubernatorial nominees: The Honorable Carolyn...
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