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COMMITTEE CONSIDERS BILLS HONORING VIRGIN ISLANDERS, RECEIVES UPDATE FROM DLCA 

ST. THOMAS – Members of the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, led by Senator Carla J. Joseph met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers considered measures honoring...
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THE 35TH LEGISLATURE HONORS DR. ALFRED O. HEATH FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO MEDICINE AND PHARMACY IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – Members of the 35th Legislature, led by Senate Vice President Marvin A. Blyden, hosted a Special Ceremony to honor the extraordinary contributions of Dr. Alfred O. Heath, M.D. in the fields of pharmacy and medicine in the U.S....
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LAWMAKERS EXTEND STATE OF EMERGENCY, ALLOW OPERATION OF CRUISE SHIP CASINOS WHILE DOCKED IN ST. CROIX, APPROVE LEASES AND BILLS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION

ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in regular legislative session at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall.  Lawmakers considered an extension of the Governor’s State of Emergency, a...
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THE SENATE REVIEWS THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE UPDATES AND APPROVES FESTIVAL BILL 

THE SENATE REVIEWS THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE’S UPDATES AND APPROVES THE FESTIVAL BILL ST. CROIX- The Committee on Economic, Development, and Agriculture chaired by Senator Javan E. James, convened at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room. The Virgin...
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NOMINATIONS, LEASES, ZONINGS, RESOLUTIONS, AND BILLS FORWARDED

NOMINATIONS, LEASES, ZONINGS, RESOLUTIONS, AND BILLS FORWARDED

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ST. THOMAS- Members of the 35th Legislature, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened in a meeting at...

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LEGISLATURE HOLDS SPECIAL SESSION

LEGISLATURE HOLDS SPECIAL SESSION

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ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr....

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BILLS TO AMEND THE CENTENNIAL TREASURES AWARD, ESTABLISH A BUREAU OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FUND, AND EXPAND MEMBERSHIP TO THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK ADVANCES

BILLS TO AMEND THE CENTENNIAL TREASURES AWARD, ESTABLISH A BUREAU OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE FUND, AND EXPAND MEMBERSHIP TO THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK ADVANCES

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ST. THOMAS—Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, chaired by Senator Donna A....

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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

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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

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ST. THOMAS- Members of the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs, and Consumer Protection, chaired by...

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