FEMA OKs $257M investment to improve performance of Toa Vaca reservoir
June 20, 2022
Once both phases of the project are completed, the southern part of the island will have a more resilient water system, officials said.
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DACO urges Puerto Rico consumers to shop smart on sales tax holiday
June 17, 2022
The agency will be monitoring businesses' compliance with consumer protection criteria.
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FEMA allocates $104M for 15 power grid projects in Puerto Rico
June 7, 2022
Several projects are already underway, officials said.
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PRASA opens bidding cycle for $86M in infrastructure upgrade projects
June 6, 2022
The scheduled projects will benefit families in Toa Alta and Guánica.
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Puerto Rico to tout fiscal turnaround during PRNOW Summit
June 2, 2022
The two-day conference has already drawn 1,000 registered attendees.
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DDEC unveils economic development framework for Puerto Rico
May 26, 2022
The “PRopósito” plan seeks to make the island the preferred place to live in the world.
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Working Capital Advance program launched to move municipal reconstruction projects
May 24, 2022
Government could advance up to $375M in funds through the program.
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Ports Authority submits new request for $70M in federal grants
May 18, 2022
The agency joined forces with the maritime industry to compete for funding.
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PRASA considering 4.95% base charge adjustment effective July 1
May 17, 2022
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) is considering setting the adjustment in the base charge at 4.95%, effective July 1, 2022. A 2% adjustment would be applied on consumption charges, PRASA Executive President Doriel Pagán said. After completing the public hearing process, as well as the period for clients to submit written comments […]
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Miller stepping down as CEO of Invest Puerto Rico on June 30
May 12, 2022
The organization's current COO, Ella Woger-Nieves, will take his place.
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Bipartisan opposition to Senate bid to amend Acts 20/22
May 10, 2022
The arguments against the bill were submitted to the Senate committees in charge of reviewing the bill.
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FEMA assigns $6.2M to repair UPR Institute of Neurobiology
May 6, 2022
The allocation will support scientific research taking place at the facility located in Old San Juan.
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Puerto Rico’s General Fund net revenues for March exceed projections
May 5, 2022
Cumulative collections as of March for Fiscal 2022 were $510.1 million or 7% more than what was collected in the previous fiscal year.
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Treasury wraps up ’21 tax cycle with 1.2M returns filed, $1.3B in refunds
April 26, 2022
The agency has also paid $800M+ in Work Credit benefits.
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Build Back Better Regional Challenge coalition meets as proposal moves forward
April 26, 2022
Puerto Rico’s proposal has moved on to the second phase of 60 selected across the nation that are vying for $100 million in funds.
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