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LAWMAKERS RECEIVE TESTIMONY CONCERNING WITHDRAWAL OF PAFFORD MEDICAL SERVICES FROM THE TERRITORY, APPROVE SEVERAL MEASURES 

ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened into Regular Legislative Session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers first convened into the Committee of the Whole to receive testimony...

LEGISLATURE RECEIVES FY2025 BUDGET REQUEST FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

ST. THOMAS - The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, Chaired by Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for the Government of the Virgin...

Legislature to Close Due to Inclement Weather 

St. Thomas—Due to the projected path of Tropical Storm Ernesto, the Legislature of the Virgin Islands will close at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The storm is expected to start affecting the Virgin Islands early Tuesday afternoon and continue into Wednesday,...

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The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands will hold a press conference concerning its participation at the 39th N.O.B.E.L. Women’s Annual Legislative Conference. The press conference will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 10:30AM, at the Westin Frenchman’s...
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

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

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

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

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

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

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