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COMMITTEE PASSES MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS BILL, RECEIVES UPDATE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE TERRITORY

ST. THOMAS – The 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands’ Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, led by Senator Ray Fonseca, met at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers met to consider a measure to increase access to behavioral health services....

COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM DPNR AND EDUCATION 

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Disaster Recovery, Planning, and Infrastructure, led by Senator Milton E. Potter met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received testimony from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources concerning the replacement of...

NOMINATION OF JAMILA CHRISTOPHER FAILED IN COMMITTEE, SENATORS APPROVED SEVERAL MEASURES  

ST. CROIX- Members of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, chaired by Senator Diane T. Capehart, convened in a meeting at the Frits E. Lawaetz Conference Room. Lawmakers voted down the governor's nomination. However, senators voted and approved several bills. These...

LAWMAKERS VET LEASES 

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, under the leadership of Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory met in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers vetted lease agreements for the islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix. Items on today’s...