Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority

The board will say it has treated the creditors fairly, it meets the 'best interest' test for debtors, and its plan preempts dozens of local laws.

The board recommended federal policymakers talk with Puerto Rico’s government about ways to increase pharmaceutical and medical products manufacturing on the island to expand economic development.

Revenues were also ahead through the first 11 months of fiscal 2021.

Bankruptcy Judge Swain conditionally approved the Disclosure Statement, moving the Plan of Adjustment closer to a vote, but questions remain on how new bonds for the deal will be resolved.

The Oversight Board reached the deal with Ambac Assurance and Financial Guaranty Insurance Company on PRIFA rum tax bonds. The two insurers had been important holdouts from the central government debt deal.

While the truckers returned to work Thursday night, their union said board interference could lead to a renewed strike.

The economic impact of the strike will depend on how long it lasts and how many truckers stick with it.

Puerto Rico's government would pay attorneys to represent the interests of bondholders who own less than $1 million of Puerto Rico bonds.

The Oversight Board filed a suit against a new law that contradicts certain provisions in the plan of adjustment. Gov. Pierluisi says the litigation is not necessary.

The $10.1 billion General Fund focuses on operational improvements, Medicaid reform, and enhancing tax compliance.

Board says all the objections to disclosure statements are without legal merit or should be addressed at the plan of adjustment confirmation.

The board said the measures passed by both the Puerto Rico House and Senate would harm the economy.

Economists in Puerto Rico panned the proposal to raise the rate to $9 per hour saying it would hurt businesses.

The board set a noon Thursday deadline for repeal of Act 7, otherwise it will seek a legal remedy.

Puerto Rico's government tells the court the Disclosure Statement should address the likelihood the legislature will not approve new bonds for the plan of adjustment since the plan cuts pensions.

Also on Wednesday Judge Swain said she would not send out the central government bankruptcy's disclosure statement until she was satisfied with it.

Through the first nine months of the fiscal year, Sales and Use Tax collections are up 30% from the year earlier.

In the bill the governor signed, lawmakers will not approve a plan of adjustment with cuts to pensions, which the current proposed plan includes.

Biden called on Congress to amend the Social Security Act to include Puerto Rican residents for benefits. The Oversight Board has said the benefits would lead to $1 billion more per year to island residents.

While its budget does not include debt service, the executive director said she anticipated amending it in the coming fiscal year once the plan of adjustment is finalized.