All posts tagged "Carlos “Johnny” Méndez"

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  Puerto Rico House speaker: Retirees can’t survive cuts proposed by fiscal board

  In column, asks Congress to intervene immediately

  • Posted May 29, 2019
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  Puerto Rico House speaker: Statehood must be a priority in U.S. Congress’ agenda

  Says status must be addressed 'within the first six to eight months of the year' because the political environment will soon focus on 2020 presidential campaign

  • Posted January 8, 2019
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  Governor’s office to take back Puerto Rico Education reorganization plan

  Legislature to address Education Reform Act in public hearings first

  • Posted February 12, 2018
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  House Speaker pushes economic agenda in Puerto Rico Legislature

  Wants budget to ensure essential services receive the priority they deserve

  • Posted January 31, 2018
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  Couples who live together may adopt in Puerto Rico

  Regardless of sexual orientation, law also permits individuals, married or unmarried people to complete ‘expedited procedure’ within two months

  • Posted January 31, 2018
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  Puerto Rico House speaker to lobby for island to be considered domestic in US tax reform

  Assures that if island remains a foreign jurisdiction, up to 250,000 jobs could be lost

  • Posted December 4, 2017
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  Puerto Rico Legislature announces public hearing to evaluate gov’s ‘New Government’ bill

  Among other issues, the measure seeks to reduce the number of government agencies to 35

  • Posted November 10, 2017
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  Puerto Rico gov to modify order for new disaster funds management office

  Legislative leaders 'pleased' with changes to be made to executive order, but don't reveal details

  • Posted November 3, 2017
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  Appeal to Puerto Rican diaspora intensifies amid post-hurricane crisis

  Fiscal board director expresses importance of promoting an encouraging scenario so residents don't leave the island

  • Posted October 31, 2017
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  Puerto Rico legislative leaders mum after meeting with governor

  Before the meeting, the Senate president said they were aligned with the administration with respect to legislative plans

  • Posted August 21, 2017