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House approves fiscal 2026 state budget resolution after hours of debate
Summary
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives approved the joint resolution setting the commonwealths state fiscal 2026 budget (Resolution Conjunta de la Ce1mara 136) 34-17 after debate over municipal funding, Medicaid exposure and reserve levels.
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives approved Resolution Conjunta de la Ce1mara 136, the state-only portion of the fiscal 2026 budget, on June 19 after extended debate about municipal allocations, Medicaid funding shortfalls and contingency reserves.
The chamber voted 34 in favor and 17 opposed to pass the resolution after the majority presented a set of last-minute amendments negotiated with municipal leaders and the Financial Oversight and Management Board. Portavoz Torres Zamora and Representative Bendez Nfaez (presenting the amendments) framed the measures as necessary to preserve services while maintaining compliance with the boards requirements.
The budget as presented for the record…
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