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Tuesday, April 1, 2026
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Vol. 1, Issue 1
Tag: Legislature
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FY26 Budget Hearings Begin: St. Thomas Legislators Weigh Infrastructure Priorities
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands has launched its fiscal year 2026 budget cycle, with a series of committee hearings and mark-up…
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Senate Panel Advances Appointments: What’s Next for USVI Governance
The Legislature’s Rules and Judiciary Committee moved forward with a slate of nominee approvals and legislative actions on April 23, signaling the 36th Legislature’s continued…
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U.S. Virgin Islands Legislature Enters Critical Budget Phase for Fiscal 2026
The 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands is moving through the fiscal year 2026 budget cycle, setting in motion a process that will…
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Rules and Judiciary Committee Advances Key Nominations and Legislation Affecting St. Thomas
The 36th Legislature’s Committee on Rules and Judiciary moved forward numerous nominations, acts, and resolutions during a recent meeting, decisions that could reshape leadership across…
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USVI Eyes Alternative Funding Model for Infrastructure as Racetrack Deal Moves Forward
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has submitted legislation to the 36th Legislature that would authorize a private agreement to rebuild the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on…
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St. Croix Racetrack Revival Could Boost Territory Economy Without New Taxes
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has introduced legislation to the 36th Legislature authorizing an agreement that would rebuild the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix…
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USVI Government Buildings Now Have Clear Firearms Rules Under New Executive Order
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed Executive Order No. 546-2026 on April 24, establishing the first formal policy governing firearms in territorial government buildings and workspaces.…
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Legislative Committee Advances Acts and Resolutions to Full Senate
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary advanced multiple acts and resolutions to the full U.S. Virgin Islands Senate during a meeting April 23 in the…
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Judicial Nominees Advance Through Committee, Could Reshape Territory’s Courts
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary advanced two gubernatorial judicial nominations this week, moving the appointments closer to full legislative confirmation and potentially reshaping how…
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Legislature Reviews Federal Disaster Recovery Funds, Workforce Readiness in USVI
A legislative committee met on St. Croix to assess how federal disaster recovery dollars are being deployed across the territory and whether the local workforce…