The legislation would let Puerto Ricans determine their political future. The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow citizens of Puerto Rico to choose how…
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Interior Secretary Visits Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Tours historic sites and rebuilding efforts after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was joined by Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen…
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USDA Aids Hurricane Fiona Recovery Efforts
Offers assistance for farmers, ranchers, animals, and residents, particularly in Puerto Rico. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make disaster assistance…
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Hurricane Fiona Hits Puerto Rico
President Biden makes an emergency declaration. The entire island of Puerto Rico lost power Sunday as Hurricane Fiona made a direct hit on the U.S. territory with dangerous…
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Administration to Invest $74 Million to Advance Rural Healthcare
$32 million will be invested to assist more than a million people in socially at-risk communities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres…
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Coast Guard Calls Off Migrant Search Mission
Rescued 38 migrants from capsized vessel in one week. The Coast Guard has called off the search for survivors from a capsized migrant vessel. The boat was spotted…
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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Federal Benefits to Puerto Rico
Thursday’s decision rests on definitions of state vs. territory. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that the United States is not legally obligated to include Puerto Rico…
Read MorePuerto Rico Discovers Cyberattack on Toll System
Unsure when the system will be back online. This week, the Puerto Rican Senate reported that their toll collection system has become the most recent target of a…
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Multiple Departments to Update Puerto Rico’s Energy Grid
Memorandum of Understanding published between all parties. The U.S. Departments of Energy, Homeland Security, and Housing and Urban Development announced last week that they have executed a Memorandum…
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Education Secretary Announces Puerto Rican Improvements
Commonwealth to receive pandemic relief and other federal education aid. This month, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona met with Interim Secretary of Education Eliezer Ramos of Puerto Rico…
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