Lawmakers Approve Delta Sigma Theta Tribute, Five Corners Sewer Line Study, and Hazard Pay Expansion

In its final Legislative session, the 35th Legislature approved a series of specially ordered bills and non-germane amendments - most of which had not been heard in their respective committees of jurisdictions.  Among them was Bill 35-0430, a resolution moved by Senator Angel Bolques Jr. to honor and commend the St. Croix Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for its numerous contributions to the people of the Virgin Islands and in recognition of its chapter's 50th anniversary. It received overwhelming support, with Senator Milton Potter describing the chapter as an “awesome sorority.” Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, too, congratulated the St. Croix chapter on its 50th anniversary.  Lawmakers also supported Bill 35-0427, an act requiring the V.I. Waste Management Authority to conduct a feasibility study, including a cost analysis, for the installation of a sewer line from Five Corners to Villa La Reine, St. Croix. The legislation was specially ordered to the fl...