P.R. Politics

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  Cofina law passes legislative muster despite criticism

  Concerns abound about Puerto Rico's ability to repay debt; fiscal board says it advances...

  • Posted November 8, 2018
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  Puerto Rico House passes Cofina restructuring bill

  Amendments would authorize issuance of bonds, composition of its board and portion of sales...

  • Posted November 8, 2018
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  Puerto Rico gov’t banks on Opportunity Zone incentives to spur economic development

  'We believe this is it,' chief of staff says, comparing potential to Section 936...

  • Posted November 8, 2018
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  Puerto Rico gov, Treasury secretary sued for access to tax breaks data

  Administration says gov't lawyers analyzing whether agreements can be disclosed

  • Posted November 7, 2018
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  Business plans sought for Puerto Rico train station locales

  Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank, Transportation Dept. officials announce contest

  • Posted November 7, 2018
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  Puerto Rico Senate-passed bill would transfer hydroelectric plant operation to town

  Villalba project would include solar power generation and be federally funded

  • Posted November 7, 2018
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  Puerto Rico Senate passes public energy policy bill

  Calls for sole use of renewable energy by 2050; goes to the House for...

  • Posted November 7, 2018
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  Puerto Rico’s congresswoman celebrates victory of midterm candidates she endorsed

  Lauds election of new Florida governor and senator

  • Posted November 7, 2018
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  Legislative leaders say tax reform differences with fiscal board are manageable

  Say they are addressing discrepancies over sufficient savings, impact on revenue from legalization...

  • Posted November 7, 2018
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  Union emphatic on Puerto Rico energy policy bill amendment for workers

  Utier urges membership, public to show up at Capitol

  • Posted November 6, 2018