P.R. Politics

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  Upstart Puerto Rico Cannabis Industry Stunted by Politics

  Medical Marijuana Growth Confined by Fits and Starts

  • Posted April 11, 2019
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  Puerto Rico fiscal board again requests audited statements

  Gov't has yet to provide statements from fiscal 2016; CFO asked to respond by...

  • Posted April 10, 2019
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  Puerto Rico power utility, bondholder group reach tentative agreement with insurer

  Assured set to withdraw from lawsuit seeking receivership for the utility

  • Posted April 10, 2019
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  Rebuilding, privatization of Puerto Rico’s electric utility debated at U.S. House hearing

  Despite legislation toward renewables, LNG was main concern; federal coordinator urged as FEMA grants...

  • Posted April 10, 2019
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  Puerto Rico gov’t publishes summary of budget submitted to fiscal board

  Recommends $769 million more than for the current $8.76 billion

  • Posted April 10, 2019
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  Former Puerto Rico Education secretary sought $400,000 salary

  Matter was discussed at governor's office but allegedly not supported

  • Posted April 8, 2019
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  Puerto Rico Senate approves Dr. Eligio Hernández Pérez as acting Education secretary

  Acting Secretary Álamo had requested his nomination withdrawn; gov rejects allegations against his brother

  • Posted April 8, 2019
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  Puerto Rico gov says island will end coal-based power generation next year

  Rosselló: We are committed to transitioning from fossil fuels as early as possible

  • Posted April 8, 2019
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  Ties of Puerto Rico gov’s brother to ex-Education chief’s firm questioned

  Jay Rosselló is an attorney specializing in charter schools at a firm led by...

  • Posted April 5, 2019
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  Former Puerto Rico Education secretary terminates contract with fiscal agency

  Following resignation and amid alleged investigation, won't receive some $60,000

  • Posted April 4, 2019