Housing Employee in Puerto Rico Faces Ethics Complaint for Altering Own Property Title Application
José Javier González Cruz, an employee of the Department of Housing in the Arecibo Region, faces an ethics complaint for altering his own property…
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Oversight Board Approves Salary Regulation for Puerto Rico Police Rank System
The Financial Oversight and Management Board (JSF) approved the regulation that will govern salaries for the Puerto Rico Police's rank personnel.
PPD Leader Calls for Vote to Contribute to Party Refundación
Bryan Saavedra, president of the San Juan precinct 2 of the Partido Popular Democrático (PPD), asked for the party members' vote for the Junta…
House Committee Chair Asks Energy Czar to Cancel 3PPO Contractor’s Contract
Rep. Víctor Parés Otero, chair of the House of Representatives' Government Committee, said the investigation into the temporary generation contract will not close with…
Government Accused of Avoiding Public Bidding to Hide Contract Scheme
Luis Javier Hernández Ortiz, spokesperson for the Partido Popular Democrático (PPD) in the Senate, stated on NotiUno 630's Normando en la Mañana that the…
PPD Mayors Back Colleagues for Governing Board
Isabela Mayor Miguel "Ricky" Méndez Pérez announced on Friday that he is backing Loíza Mayor Julia Nazario Fuentes and Coamo Mayor Juan Carlos "Tato"…
FEI Has Until October 19 to Decide on Ciary Pérez Peña Case
Representative Ramón Torres announced that the investigation into former officials of the Office of Permit Management (OGPe) must conclude before October 19, the deadline…
Puerto Rico Justice Department Investigates 'Memo' González’s Committee for Alleged Electoral Irregularities in Arecibo
Puerto Rico's Department of Justice confirmed to Representative Ramón Torres that the Public Order Division is investigating José 'Memo' González's committee, a former Arecibo…
Legislature Week: 9 Measures Passed a Chamber
Nothing in the tracker became law this week, but nine measures passed a chamber, led by PC 664 (Establish the Puerto Rico Unfair Competition…
Puerto Rico Senate Postpones Vote on Comprehensive Permit Reform
The Puerto Rico Senate postponed the final vote on a comprehensive permit reform bill, giving lawmakers until next week to review and analyze the…
Puerto Rico House to Increase Oversight of Facilities Serving Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives will increase oversight of residential facilities serving adults with intellectual disabilities after a recent case of alleged neglect.
UPR President: Classification and Compensation Plan Under Oversight Board Consideration
University of Puerto Rico (UPR) President Zayira Jordán Conde stated on Thursday that the implementation of the Classification and Compensation Plan and the collective…
Senate Introduces New Permit Reform Bill
The Senate has introduced a new bill to reform the permitting process in Puerto Rico, which will replace previous legislative measures presented by Governor…
Governor Defends Family Secretary Roig, Says ex-ADSEF Head Medina’s Account Lacks Credibility
Governor Jenniffer González Colón said the answers and sworn statement that Blanca Medina Díaz, former head of the Family Socioeconomic Development Administration (ADSEF), gave…
Family Secretary Roig Fuertes Says Coccoloba Never Submitted Formal Bid in $38.5 Million Contract Probe
Puerto Rico Family Department Secretary Suzanne Roig Fuertes said that at no point during her appearance at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, October 7…