The Puerto Rico Executive and Legislative branches are working together to approve key measures during the current legislative session, which began on Monday. Governor Jenniffer González and legislative leaders Thomas Rivera Schatz and Carlos 'Johnny' Méndez met to discuss the agenda, which includes a proposed tax reform and changes to the permit system.
The leaders agreed to work together on amendments to these projects, with the goal of approving them as soon as possible. The meeting also touched on the island's political status, with Rivera Schatz expressing satisfaction with the inclusion of this topic on the government's agenda.
The legislative session will consider around 20 measures of significant impact, as well as 25 nominations, and will coordinate efforts related to Medicaid and other issues. The tax reform and permit system changes are considered crucial for Puerto Rico, and the leaders aim to approve them promptly.