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Senator Bolques' Child Victims' and Witnesses' Rights Act Passed by Legislature and Sent to Governor for Consideration
U.S. Virgin Islands – Today, the Legislature of the Virgin Islands voted to pass Bill No. 35-0031, introduced by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr., which strengthens protections for child victims and witnesses in the legal system. The bill, titled The Child Victims' and Child Witnesses' Rights Act, now heads to the Governor for further action and consideration.
Senator Angel Bolques Jr. Chairs Hearing on Youth and Elderly Services, Issues Subpoena to VIGL Operations LLC
Today, Senator Angel Bolques Jr. chaired a Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks hearing on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room on St. Croix. The hearing was convened to receive testimony and updates regarding the operations and services provided by the Department of Human Services, Lutheran Social Services, St. Croix Foundation for Community Development (KIDS COUNT DATA BOOK), and the Paradise48 Film Festival.
