Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz By THE STAR STAFF Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz on Monday attributed what he described as “revenge” by the governor’s chief of staff, Francisco Domenech Fernández, to budget cuts affecting several government agencies after the governor signed the budget with line-item vetoes. “That is Francisco Domenech’s revenge, yes, I have no doubt. I state that categorically. And I imagine they must be somewhat irritated by the $9.5 million,”

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón signed the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and essential public services. By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González Colón on Monday signed the government’s $13.17 billion budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027 and announced a series of line‑item vetoes aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline and redirecting funds toward essential public services and core government priorities. “Every dollar contributed by ou

By THE STAR STAFF House Government Committee Chairman Víctor Parés announced the allocation of $1 million to the Municipality of San Juan for the reconstruction of the bridge serving the Parcelas Canejas sector, which sustained severe structural damage following Hurricane Maria in September 2017. “The bridge at the entrance to Parcelas Canejas is heavily traveled because it serves as a gateway to dozens of surrounding communities. After Hurricane Maria, part of the structure

By THE STAR STAFF The Comptroller of Puerto Rico, Carmen Vega Fournier, reported the results of the investigation OC-26-46 on alleged irregularities in the management of funds of the C.A.S.A. Project (Sustainable Student Support Centers) of the Department of Education and referred the case to the Departments of Justice, Education and Finance for the evaluation of possible actions. The investigation examined operations carried out between May 1, 2019 and September 30, 2023 an