P.R. Politics

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  Puerto Rico governor appoints new Housing Finance Authority chief

  Luis Carlos Fernández ratified by entity's board as executive director

  • Posted August 20, 2019
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  Senators seek to restore public employee-leave days

  Propose 2.5 vacation days per month worked, 1.5 days for sick leave

  • Posted August 20, 2019
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  Governor will visit NPP lawmakers at Capitol monthly, speaker says

  Legislative leaders applaud decision, new appointments

  • Posted August 20, 2019
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  Puerto Rico Economic Development Secretary in Washington to seek support

  Looks to strengthen manufacturing alliances, meet with Treasury, Transportation officials

  • Posted August 20, 2019
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  Puerto Rico Recovery Office demands sworn declaration from contractors

  Must certify not having received any benefits and no cronyism, conflicts of interest exist...

  • Posted August 20, 2019
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  New Puerto Rico gov discusses transparency with Trump administration

  Speaks with officials from the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs

  • Posted August 16, 2019
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  New gov recommends names to lead Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank, Public Buildings Authority

  Asks respective boards to consider Luis Carlos Fernández, Melitza López

  • Posted August 15, 2019
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  Fiscal board chairman, executive director meet Puerto Rico’s new governor

  Say it was to 'see how we can help her promote stability' and help...

  • Posted August 15, 2019
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  Puerto Rico majority party mayors pleased with new gov

  Say Gov. Vázquez rejected creation of a county system on the island

  • Posted August 14, 2019
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  Puerto Rico power utility board demands contract info

  Says it has asked Prepa director for clarifications on multiple occasions

  • Posted August 14, 2019