Puerto Rico’s most recent plebiscite, held June 11, 2017, had a very clear outcome: 97% of voters chose statehood from the territory’s three status options… Read More »The Vote in Puerto Rico’s June 11 Political Status Plebiscite: Analysis
The government of Puerto Rico has acknowledged that the death toll for hurricanes Irma and Maria is probably as much as 20 times higher than… Read More »Officials Respond to Revised Hurricane Death Toll
In a press release issued yesterday, Resident Commissioner González Colón, in conjunction with Federal Coordinator Michael Byrne; and Captain Eric King from the Coast Guard… Read More »Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón Provides Update on Federal Efforts
The Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board “is actively working to assess how” the 10-year fiscal adjustment plans for the Government of Puerto Rico… Read More »Board Seeks New Fiscal Plans in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria
Numerous Members of Congress have pledged they would treat the United States territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as equal partners to… Read More »Members of Congress Discuss Disaster Relief Legislation
Democratic Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Democratic House WHIP Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), spoke out about the pressing issues surrounding Puerto Rico. Democratic… Read More »Democratic Leadership Emphasize Continuation of Puerto Rico’s Relief Efforts
Members of Congress continued to express their support for Puerto Rico on the floor of the Senate and House of Representatives last Thursday. On the… Read More »Members of Congress Continue to Speak Out for Puerto Rico Assistance
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, President Trump tweeted “Governor @RicardoRossello– We are with you and the people of Puerto Rico. Stay safe! #PRStrong.” Governor… Read More »Trump, Pence and Lawmakers Promise Support for Puerto Rico
Tom Perez, the Chair of the Democratic National Committee, has endorsed statehood for Puerto Rico. As first reported in Politico, Perez has issued a statement… Read More »DNC Chair Tom Perez Endorses Statehood
