Corruption, Telegram scandals roil Rosselló administration
The governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, is refusing to step down amid scandals involving text messaging and corruption. Some top Puerto Rican officials have already resigned amid the outcry, which is so tremendous that demonstrations...
US Territories’ July 8-14, 2019 news week in tweets
Ricardo Rossello is Refusing to Resign Amid Scandal https://twitter.com/DavidBegnaud/status/1150153277729845249 Amid a growing scandal of corruption in Puerto Rico, Governor Ricardo Rosselló refuses to resign. Scandalous text messages emerging...
What to do this week of July 14, 2019
155 weeks down, 68 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and respect. To stay engaged through challenging times, we practice gratitude,...
US Territories’ July 1-7, 2019 news week in tweets
Solar Power has Seen a Boom in Puerto Rico https://twitter.com/NPR/status/1147316262760058881 Puerto Rico has placed a goal of moving to 100% renewable energy by 2050. Without much government help, foundations, charities, individuals and...
What to do this week of June 30, 2019
153 weeks down, 70 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and respect. To stay engaged through challenging times, we practice gratitude,...
FEMA has high praise for the US Virgin Islands government’s hurricane prep efforts
A number of high-ranking officials from Region II of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had high praise for the Bryan/Roach Administration’s hurricane readiness efforts during briefings last week at the monthly Emergency Management...
US Territories’ June 17-23, 2019 news week in tweets
Beto O’Rourke, Democratic Presidential Candidate, Believes in Self-Determination For Puerto Rico https://twitter.com/thehill/status/1142254629180383233 Beto O’Rourke, Democratic Presidential Candidate, believes in Self-Determination for Puerto...
US Virgin Islands officials testify before Congress on Medicaid ‘Fiscal Cliff’
United States Virgin Islands Administration officials from the USVI Department of Human Services testified before the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the Medicaid ‘Fiscal Cliff’ in Washington DC Thursday, where they continued the...
US House unanimously approves González-Colón amendment to enhance U.S. Military readiness and help communities in need
The United States House of Representatives approved a bipartisan amendment sponsored by Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González-Colón (NPP, R) of Puerto Rico to increase funding for the US Department of Defense’s (DOD) Innovative Readiness Training...
What to do this week of June 16, 2019
133 weeks down, 72 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and respect. To stay engaged through challenging times, we practice gratitude,...