By The Star Staff
Sen. William Villafañe Ramos, the New Progressive Party (NPP) candidate for resident commissioner, presented a series of proposals for the party’s government program earlier this week.
Villafañe’s priorities in Washington would include improving coordination between the central government and federal agencies, focusing on statehood, and working with both political parties in the United States to advance Puerto Rican causes.
On energy and infrastructure, he proposes eliminating excessive bureaucracy that delays reconstruction, and adjusting estimates for inflation. On federal funding, he advocates for the transition from PAN to SNAP, the expansion of Medicaid, and greater benefits for nonprofit organizations.
In education, Villafañe will focus on obtaining funds for STEM and Special Education. In addition, he proposes prioritizing the hiring of Puerto Rican companies by federal agencies, with the goal of injecting up to $1 billion into the local economy.
Regarding cabotage laws, Villafañe proposes a tariff credit to mitigate their costs, encouraging local agriculture and manufacturing. If elected, he also plans to expand the criteria for student loan forgiveness and improve public safety.
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