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Puerto Rico Senate
Every story we’ve published that names Puerto Rico Senate, newest first.
October 2026
Oct 8–14
- 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 over 1,000-page project.
Oct 1–7
- Senate Approves Puerto Rican Sign Language Bill for a Third Time
The Puerto Rico Senate approved Senate Bill 1463 for the third time.
September 2026
Sep 29–30
- Agencies and Promoters Urge Senate to Deepen Probe and Regulate Social Media Giveaways
Several government agencies urged the Puerto Rico Senate on Tuesday to expand its investigation into giveaways (sorteos) run on social media and digital platforms, while companies and promoters who run these giveaways also asked to be regulated, particularly by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO).
- Senate Questions Tourism Department Over Miss Universe Funds
The Puerto Rico Senate is questioning the Tourism Department over the handling of funds for the Miss Universe pageant, set to take place on November 24.
Sep 22–28
- PPD Senator Demands Answers Over ÍntegraPR Payment Delays Totaling $363.1 Million
Luis Javier Hernández Ortiz, spokesman for the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) delegation in the Puerto Rico Senate, renewed calls for the government to present a concrete plan addressing problems with the Enterprise Resource Planning system known as ÍntegraPR.
- Puerto Rico Tourism Company Submits Miss Universe Contract Records to Senate
Willianette Robles Cancel, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (CTPR), announced Wednesday that the agency delivered to the Puerto Rico Senate documentation requested regarding the agreement to host the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico.
August 2026
Aug 22–28
- Puerto Rico’s Capitol Becomes First State Capitol Worldwide to Earn TsunamiReady Recognition
Puerto Rico’s Capitol District received the official TsunamiReady Supporter designation, becoming the first state capitol in the world to earn this recognition for its tsunami preparedness, education, and response efforts.
- Senate Clarifies No Authorization for Purported Satanic Cult in Front of Capitol
The Puerto Rico Senate clarified on Wednesday that no authorization has been requested to hold a purported satanic cult in front of the Capitol building in San Juan.
July 2026
Jul 15–21
- Puerto Rico Senate Considers Summoning Governor for Probe
The Puerto Rico Senate is considering summoning Governor Jenniffer González Colón as part of a multiparty investigation into alleged corruption at La Fortaleza.
Jul 8–14
- PR Senate Health Committee to Inspect Medical Cannabis Facilities on July 14
The Puerto Rico Senate’s Health Committee, chaired by Sen.
- Negrón Reichard Puts His Allegations Under Oath in 58-Page Senate Declaration
Former Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) Secretary Sebastián Negrón Reichard submitted a 58-page sworn declaration to the Puerto Rico Senate that sustains and explains his allegations of improper pressures from Secretary of Governance Francisco Domenech and La Fortaleza.
June 2026
Jun 22–28
- Thomas Rivera Schatz: No Rushed Appointments
Puerto Rico Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz stated that the Senate will not rush to evaluate appointments, including that of current Corrections and Rehabilitation Secretary Francisco Quiñones Rivera as a superior judge.
Jun 15–21
- Senate Approves Resolution to Investigate Secretary of State Francisco Domenech
The Puerto Rico Senate approved a resolution to investigate Secretary of State Francisco Domenech, following allegations made by former Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Sebastián Negrón Reichard.