Legislature Corner: Plaskett, Colleagues Hold Panel on AI and Black Innovators
Rep. Plaskett, Rep. Strickland and Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09) joined the Black Innovation Alliance, Microsoft and several distinguished panelists for the “Future of AI: Ensuring Equity for Black...
View ArticleLegislature Corner: Carrión’s Bill Standardizes and Links Government Websites
Sen. Samuel Carrión’s forward-thinking legislation to enhance and modernize the digital services of governmental agencies across the Virgin Islands was approved by senators on Monday, June 24.
View ArticleLegislature Corner: Senator Requests Help in Identifying Fallen VIPD Officers
Sen. Diane T. Capehart seeks to pass legislation honoring the fallen law enforcement officers in the territory and provide memorial signage.
View ArticleLegislature Corner: Blyden Lauds Summer Food Benefit Program for V.I. Students
Senator Marvin Blyden, vice-chair of the Committee on Human Services, praised the upcoming launch of a permanent federal food benefit program. Under this program, all 12,000 plus children enrolled in...
View ArticleLegislature Corner: Capehart Passes Meal on Wheels Emergency Funds for...
In the current fiscal year alone, the Meals on Wheels program has served more than 849,000 meals to 849 individuals.
View ArticleLegislature Corner: Plaskett and 35th Legislature Advocate for Reliable...
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett and the Legislature of the Virgin Islands continue to advocate for reliable energy solutions and technical assistance in the U.S. Virgin Islands amid a power outage...
View ArticleGittens Calls on WAPA to Cease and Desist Back Billing and Estimate Charges,...
In a written statement Friday, Senate Majority Leader Kenneth L. Gittens said that he has written to Water and Power Authority Chief Executive Officer Karl Knight to help find answers amid chronic...
View ArticleLegislature Corner: Plaskett Progress Multiple Bipartisan Pieces of Major...
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released a statement on two major pieces of legislation that successfully progressed through legislative markup in significant House Committees of jurisdiction.
View ArticleLegislature Corner: Senator Milton E. Potter Advocates for Empowering...
Senator Milton Potter says that Bill 35-307 represents a significant step toward ensuring greater transparency, fairness and accountability in the governance of GERS.
View ArticleLegislature Corner: Senator Grateful for Supreme Court Decision on WAPA
Sen. Gittens spearheaded the 2018 subpoena of WAPA management and documents that revealed a plethora of waste, fraud, and abuse. He is the sponsor of several legislative initiatives to institute...
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