Congresswoman Plaskett congratulates DOH's Nurse-Family Partnership Program Graduates
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett extends her congratulations to graduates of Department of Health Nurse-Family Partnership Program. Deneisha Brazzle, the program's speaker highlighted the will of the graduates to persevere through the program.
The Department of Health's Nurse Family Partnership Program offered training to expectant mothers in preparation for the pre and post-natal experiences. This program has made a long-lasting difference in the lives of children and families. The high success rate has produced healthier and stronger communities for many generations.
Congresswoman Plaskett meets with the Public Service Commission
Members of Public Service Commission
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett recently met with members of the Virgin Islands Public Service Commission (VIPSC) to discuss utility and energy issues critical to the Virgin Islands. The mission of the Public Services Commission is to regulate all public utilities operating in the territory to ensure a fair and reasonable rate of return while providing the rate payers with the highest quality service in a safe, consistent and efficient manner.
Congresswoman Plaskett advocates for Virgin Islands Airports at a Subcommittee on Aviation Hearing
The government shut down affected our airports in many ways. It delayed our work on the infrastructure surrounding the airport and most importantly delayed incoming grants and federal monies that were awarded to us for infrastructure and crucial trainings for airport staff.
Even more broadly, the government shut down affected our tourism - which is a major part of our economy. Congresswoman Plaskett in her statement to the Subcommittee on Aviation emphasized that our largest revenue comes not from cruise ships, but from the visitors who travel by air and stay. Congresswoman Plaskett also pointed out that the government shut down delayed recovery efforts post two category five hurricanes.
Congresswoman Plaskett co-sponsored H.R. 1108, to provide funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities in the event of a government shutdown.
Upcoming Town Hall Information
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett will host a Town Hall regarding opportunities for the Virgin Islands and how YOU can become involved. Some of the areas we will cover will include: transportation and infrastructure, schools, ports, federal disaster funding, support for Veterans, education, and agriculture. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 6pm - 8pm at the VI Small Business Development Center in St. Thomas and Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11am - 1pm at the University of the Virgin Islands, Great Hall in St. Croix.
Congresswoman Plaskett meets with National Park Service
Washington D.C.
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett met with the National Parks Service to discuss issues pertinent to the Virgin Islands and our National Parks. The National Park Service manage all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations.
