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A telecommunications tower in Puerto Rico delivers broadband service as part of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, a federally funded initiative to expand high-speed internet to schools, libraries, health centers and other public institutions. (Credit: Jose Rosado | Dreamstime.com)
Puerto Rico’s Office of Management and Budget director, Orlando Rivera, said the early start on the island’s fiscal 2027 budget aims to align agency requests with oversight board reviews and improve fiscal discipline.
Sen. Ada Álvarez-Conde introduced Senate Bill 483 to convert vacant public schools into affordable housing in Puerto Rico, noting that while many focus on abandoned houses, her bill targets unused government buildings.
The $13.1 billion General Fund excludes special revenue and federal funds. With those included, Puerto Rico’s total consolidated budget for fiscal year 2026 is $32.6 billion.

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