Puerto Rico’s governor says the U.S. territory’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year will be the largest in history at $14 billion, with new funds meant to help the island’s elderly population, reduce violence and boost solar power programs. Tuesday's announcement was made during Gov.
FILE - Puerto Rico’s Gov. Pedro Pierluisi speaks during a news conference at La Fortaleza, Aug. 6, 2019, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Pierluisi said Tuesday, April 2, 2024, that the U.S. territory’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year will be the largest in history at $14 billion, with new funds meant to help the island’s elderly population, crack down on violence and boost solar power programs. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s governor said Tuesday that the U.S.
Pierluisi said more than 6,000 homes have been repaired or rebuilt and another 3,000 are mid-process. In addition, 169 projects related to theare underway and another 37 large-scale projects are in the advanced design phase, including replacement of substations, light posts and transmission and distribution lines.
Another member of the party, Rafael “Tatito” Hernández, speaker of the island’s House of Representatives, said the vast majority of projects have not been completed.In his address, Pierluisi also announced help for the island’s rapidly aging population, with those 65 and older representing nearly a quarter of Puerto Rico’s 3.2 million people, one of the highest percentages globally.
The governor finished his speech by once again demanding statehood for Puerto Rico, a political status long sought by his New Progressive Party.
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