U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) this afternoon criticized the administration of Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello Nevares, the PROMESA Financial Oversight and… Read More »Senator Hatch Introduces Proposal, Suggests Reforms for Puerto Rico
The General Accounting Office has released a report to Congress: “Puerto Rico – Factors Contributing to the Debt Crisis and Potential Federal Actions to Address… Read More »GAO Report on Puerto Rico Calls for Realism
Jose Fuentes, former Attorney General of Puerto Rico and Chairman of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council, shared his views on Puerto Rico’s status in an… Read More »Former AG Explains Why Puerto Rico Should Be a State
Puerto Rico’s political status has had a significant impact on recovery efforts on the Island. Without the political power of a State, Puerto Rico is… Read More »Hurricane Maria’s Effects on Puerto Rico’s Political Status
In October, as the death toll from Hurricane Maria continued to rise, President Trump remarked that disaster recovery workers from the States couldn’t be expected… Read More »How Long Does Disaster Recovery Take?
Melissa Mark-Viverito recently wrote an opinion piece at The Hill claiming that statehood for Puerto Rico is not a good idea. She used Florida Governor… Read More »Melissa Mark-Viverito Misses the Mark on Puerto Rico Statehood
As tax policy experts dissect federal tax legislation enacted last year, one provision that is gaining increased attention may hold special promise for Puerto Rico: … Read More »Puerto Rico Is an Opportunity Zone
At a press conference in Puerto Rico on Friday, Congressman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) spoke out in favor of statehood for the U.S. territory. “I want… Read More »Rep. Rob Bishop on Statehood for Puerto Rico
Governor Ricardo Rossello Nevares last evening lost the services of his chief aide and deputy chief aide as well as three other senior officials of… Read More »Governor Loses Top Aide, Others in Scandal
