All posts by Limarys Suárez Torres

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  No agreement between fiscal board and Puerto Rico Legislature

  Meeting to discuss panel's requested changes to budget ends in deadlock

  • Posted June 29, 2017
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  Cause for arrest found against former Puerto Rico House speaker

  SAN JUAN – Municipal Judge Edgardo Figueroa found cause for arrest Wednesday night against former Puerto Rico House Speaker Jaime Perelló for nine charges, among which are perjury and violating government ethics and campaign finance laws, and set...

  • Posted June 29, 2017
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  Former Puerto Rico House speaker faces corruption charges

  Once 'not the object of any investigation,' Perelló to be accused Wednesday

  • Posted June 28, 2017
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  Puerto Rico legislative leaders put requested budget cuts on hold after fiscal board request

  Say they won't act on 'notice of violation' unless governor decides otherwise

  • Posted June 27, 2017
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  Puerto Rico Senate approves 50 measures as session ends

  Leaves two others in the pipeline Sunday evening

  • Posted June 26, 2017
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  Puerto Rico Senate approves bill to increase coin-machine fees

  SAN JUAN – The Senate decided Sunday night to amend one of the new revenue measures that form part of the budget to force into conference committee the bill that increases the licenses to the slots. The...

  • Posted June 26, 2017
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  Puerto Rico Senate approves House’s version of budget without amendments

  Now up to fiscal oversight board to review the measures to certify or reject the budget

  • Posted June 25, 2017
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  Puerto Rico Legislature distributes $23.2 million to municipalities, agencies and districts

  Specifically, New Progressive Party districts will receive $3.6 million from House measure

  • Posted June 25, 2017
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  Puerto Rico Senate approves ban on coal ash deposits

  Amendment introduced that allows it to remain on island if used for 'beneficial' commercial use

  • Posted June 24, 2017
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  Puerto Rico budget goes to Senate following House approval

  Upper chamber expected to consider the spending measures Saturday at 6 p.m.

  • Posted June 24, 2017