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Puerto Rico Governor González Eyes Democrats on Statehood, Medicaid and SNAP
Latest, Nov 5, 2026: Puerto Rico Governor González Eyes Democrats on Statehood, Medicaid and SNAP
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November
Puerto Rico Governor González Eyes Democrats on Statehood, Medicaid and SNAP
via El Nuevo Día
Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González wants Democrats to push in 2027 to make Puerto Rico the 51st state, after a congressional session in which she did not promote federal legislation on the matter.
October
Puerto Rico Party Chairs Weigh What US Midterms Mean for Medicaid, SNAP and Status
via Telemundo PR
The upcoming US midterm elections could have direct repercussions for Puerto Rico, particularly on federal Medicaid funding, a possible shift from Puerto Rico's Nutritional Assistance Program (PAN) to SNAP, and legislative proposals on the island's political…
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- Jenniffer González ColónPerson2 of 2
- Luis Dávila PernasPerson1 of 2
- Nydia VelázquezPerson1 of 2
- Ángel CintrónPerson1 of 2
- Kamala HarrisPerson1 of 2
- New Progressive PartyOrganization1 of 2
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