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LEGISLATURE HOLDS INAUGURAL SYMPOSIUM TO EXPEDITE UPDATES OF VI CODE

ST. CROIX – The Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart met in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. The Committee held its Inaugural Legislative Symposium to discuss proposed changes to the Virgin Islands Code. The purpose...
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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...
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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...
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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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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

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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

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

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LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON OPERATIONS, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY READINESS FOR SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

LAWMAKERS UPDATED ON OPERATIONS, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY READINESS FOR SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

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ST. THOMAS - Members of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, chaired by Senator Kenneth L....

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