By THE STAR STAFF On April 15, government officials, economists and budget directors will meet in San Juan for the symposium “A Better Plan: Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Future – Budget Tools, Principles, and State Practices.” Their main focus will be a straightforward question: how much should the government actually spend? For fiscal policymakers, the answer depends on how well the government can predict its revenue. The Financial Oversight and Management Board said in a recent blo

San Sebastián Mayor Eladio Cardona Quiles and first lady Iris N. Barreto Barreto with young participants at Saturday’s Easter event. “Seeing so many families sharing in an atmosphere of joy and unity is what motivates us to continue promoting activities that foster values and strengthen the social fabric of our community,” the mayor said. By THE STAR STAFF Mayor Eladio “Layito” Cardona Quiles and the Municipal Government of San Sebastián celebrated the second edition of the e

The Financial Oversight and Management Board in 2023 By THE STAR STAFF The Financial Oversight and Management Board wants the judge overseeing the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) Title III bankruptcy to immediately shift to valuing the bondholders’ collateral, because that determination is the critical missing piece needed to confirm a plan of adjustment and move the power utility out of bankruptcy.  PREPA has been in bankruptcy since 2017 to restructure some $9

The governor formalizes the second comprehensive review of the Municipality of Bayamón’s Land Use Plan (POT) alongside Mayor Ramón Luis Rivera Cruz. By THE STAR STAFF Governor Jenniffer González Colón signed Executive Order 2026-0016, which formalizes the Comprehensive Review of the Territorial Planning Plan (RIPOT) of Bayamón, consolidating it as a guide for the development of the municipality. “With the signing of this Executive Order, we are formalizing a plan that transfo

The president of the Mayors Federation, Gabriel “Gaby” Hernández Rodríguez, announced the workshop series at the Institute for Municipal Development. By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Federation of Mayors has announced the launch of a new series of professional development workshops for municipal public employees, part of its recently created Municipal Development Institute. The initiative aims to equip local government staff with updated tools and training in key areas of pu

By THE STAR STAFF The chairman of the House of Representatives’ Government Commission, Victor Pares, announced the evaluation of temporary measures to reduce the price of gasoline in Puerto Rico, including discounts for cash payments and the possible reduction of excise taxes on electronic transactions. The proposal stipulates that, for a period of 30 days, gas stations will offer lower prices to customers who pay in cash, a practice known as “double pricing.” Additionally, t

By The Star Staff Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer Aydin González Colón on Tuesday enacted Law 51-2026, a measure that strengthens constitutional protections for minors during criminal investigations by requiring that any interrogation related to a minor’s waiver of rights be fully recorded on audio and video. The new statute, which amends Rule 13.8 of the Rules of Procedure for Juvenile Matters, aligns Puerto Rico’s juvenile procedures with Article 11 of Law 88 of July 9, 1986. It

PRFAA Executive Director Gabriella Boffelli. By THE STAR STAFF The Government of Puerto Rico announced new support measures for federal employees affected by the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as part of a strategy led by Governor Jenniffer González Colón. The initiatives include food distribution and guidance on available benefits across three regions of the Island, aiming to ensure immediate access to essential resources. “The priority of my

Secretary of the Department of Education, Eliezer Ramos Parés, alongside Secretary of the Department of Labor and Human Resources, María del Pilar Vélez Casanova. By THE STAR STAFF In an effort to strengthen the academic and professional development of students in the island’s public education system, the Department of Labor and Human Resources (DTRH) and the Department of Education have formalized an agreement that will allow students from the system’s five postsecondary ins

According to the ACLU, constitutional mandates obligate the state to safeguard public assets. Presents findings to Senate committee evaluating House Bill 25 By THE STAR STAFF The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Puerto Rico has formally expressed its opposition to House Bill 25 (HB 25), legislation that seeks to amend the definition of Puerto Rico’s coastal maritime zone. The organization argued that the proposed changes disproportionately favor private interests over