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Tuesday, April 1, 2026
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Vol. 1, Issue 1
Tag: Legislature
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Minimum Wage Increase Now Law in the USVI After Governor Bryan Signs Measure
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed into law a bill raising the U.S. Virgin Islands’ minimum wage, one of eight measures he acted on from the…
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Legislature Kicks Off FY2026 Budget Process as Residents Await Funding Decisions
The 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands has entered the FY2026 budget cycle, with Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. submitting his proposed budget and lawmakers preparing…
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Legislature Deep Into FY2026 Budget Cycle as St. Thomas Residents Await Funding Decisions
The 36th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands is deep into the Fiscal Year 2026 budget cycle, with committees conducting hearings and meetings that will…
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Rules and Judiciary Committee Advances Key Appointments, Legislation
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary forwarded multiple nominees, acts and resolutions during a recent meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St.…
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St. Thomas Residents Should Watch FY2026 Budget Decisions Taking Shape at Legislature
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands is advancing the fiscal year 2026 budget through committee hearings and mark-up sessions this spring, with…
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Government Appointments Stall at Legislature: What It Means for St. Thomas Services
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands’ Committee on Rules and Judiciary processed multiple nominees, acts and resolutions in late April, yet confirmation…
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UVI’s Green Tech Center Positions Itself as Data Hub for USVI Policy Decisions
The University of the Virgin Islands’ Caribbean Green Technology Center is working to become the go-to source for environmental data and analysis that shapes policy…
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St. Thomas Set to Host Key Budget Hearing as Legislature Tackles Financial Legislation
The Virgin Islands Legislature’s Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will convene on Nov. 17 at ten a.m. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall…
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St. Thomas Set to Host Key Budget Hearing as Legislature Tackles Financial Legislation
The Virgin Islands Legislature’s Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will convene on Nov. 17 at ten a.m. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall…
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St. Thomas Braces for Employment Law Changes as Legislature Prepares Testimony Hearing
The Virgin Islands Legislature’s Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will convene November 17 to hear testimony on Bill No. 36-0030, which proposes amendments to…