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Senator Ray Fonseca

SENATE ADDRESSES HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES AND FUNDING SHORTFALLS

ST. CROIX – The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca, convened to address critical healthcare challenges, including staffing shortages, emergency room wait times, Medicaid funding, and the impact of the border crisis on...
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COMMITTEE HEARS MEASURES FOR AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY COMPACT, PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM, AND TERRITORIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

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. All items on today’s agenda were approved and will be sent to the Committee on Rules...
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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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SENATORS REVIEW VIDCOE TESTIMONY, APPROVE TOBBACO AGE BILL, AND RECEIVES UPDATES ON THE CANCER KIMELMAN CANCER INSTITUTE                               

ST. THOMAS The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca, convened at the Capitol Building to receive testimony regarding the Virgin Islands Diabetes Center of Excellence (VIDCOE) and discuss its request for public support....
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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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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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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

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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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LAWMAKERS VET ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS

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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

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

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