CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION FEMA GRANT FOR THE V.I. WATER AND POWER AUTHORITY IN ST JOHN Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding $1,066,500.00 in federal funding to the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) for electrical distribution repairs on St. John: “Today, I am pleased to announce a grant from the U.S... Read more »
PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES SEVEN IMPORTANT GRANTS FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement announcing seven grants totaling $16,315,508.90 recently awarded to the VI Department of Public Works: “I am pleased to announce that th... Read more »
PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES IMPORTANT GRANTS FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement announcing an important $2,441,666.67 grant for VI Department of Health: “I am pleased to announce that the Virgin Islands Department of Health will... Read more »
CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES IMPORTANT GRANTS FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN COMMEMORATION OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement announcing two important grants for VI Department of Health as we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month: “Each y... Read more »
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry May 21, 2021 202-215-8524 PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES $273,160 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES GRANT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, a member of the Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement announcing a $273,160 grant for the... Read more »
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry May 21, 2021 202-215-8524 PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES $760,742 IN FUNDING FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE Washington, DC - Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement with regard to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarding the Virgin Islan... Read more »
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry May 21, 2021 202-215-8524 PRESS STATEMENT PLASKETT INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MEDICAID AND MEDICARE IN U.S. TERRITORIES WASHINGTON, DC —Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, yesterday introduced legislation aimed at providing equitable treatment for U.S. territories in federal health care programs li... Read more »
PRESS STATEMENT ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF HEAD START CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES IMPORTANT GRANT FOR THE PROGRAM “This vital program provides many children from low income families with the educational foundation that is crucial for children ages five and under,” stated Congresswoman Plaskett Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, a member of the House Ways a... Read more »
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry May 14, 2021 202-215-8524 PRESS STATEMENT PLASKETT ISSUES STATEMENT ON EPA DECISION TO PAUSE LIMETREE BAY REFINERY OPERATIONS St. Croix, USVI – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement regarding the EPA’s recent decision to pause operations at the Limetree Bay Refinery on St. Croix: “My office has been in discussions with ... Read more »
CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES $5 MILLION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Biden-Harris Administration releases American Rescue Plan funding for local institutions; At least half of the funding will be distributed to students as emergency financial aid WASHINGTON. DC – Today, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the followin... Read more »