Politics

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  Puerto Rico statehood admission bill introduced in U.S. Congress

  Would require island be 'declared admitted' 90 days after enactment

  • Posted March 28, 2019
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  U.S. Treasury gives recommendations on Puerto Rico property tax

  Suggests fixed tax, identifying properties and updating valuations

  • Posted March 28, 2019
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  Trump’s alleged reluctance on Puerto Rico disaster funding complicates passage of U.S. aid bill

  Stalled emergency measure may have to be reconciled with House version after changes 

  • Posted March 28, 2019
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  Lawmakers allege Puerto Rico gov planned destruction of municipal governments, new multimillion-dollar tax

  Minority reps question bill to create counties, reform property tax

  • Posted March 28, 2019
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  Puerto Rico first lady to keynote Minority Women Leadership Summit

  Beatriz Rosselló will be named Global Humanitarian Woman of the Year 

  • Posted March 28, 2019
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  Puerto Rico passes 100% renewable energy legislation

  Heads to the governor for enactment

  • Posted March 25, 2019
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  Watch U.S. House Financial Services hearing on Disaster Recovery Funds at 10 a.m. Tuesday

  Puerto Rico Housing secretary to testify on federal response to hurricanes Irma, María

  • Posted March 25, 2019
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  Bill introduced to protect, regulate personal data in Puerto Rico

  Would require companies to eliminate data at customer's request

  • Posted March 25, 2019
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  Report says Puerto Rico has moderate level of economic freedom

  Scores close to average global score but lower than region's average

  • Posted March 25, 2019
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  Gov’s rep to Puerto Rico fiscal board demands list of revitalization coordinator nominees

  Writes to chairman, stressing panel director cannot take over role

  • Posted March 25, 2019