By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Child Support Administration (ASUME) is maintaining its opposition to proposed changes in how overtime income is calculated when determining child support payments, as lawmakers consider legislation that would establish new criteria for determining whether additional income is recurring. The debate centered on House Bill 1412, introduced in late August by Rep. Ensol Rodríguez Torres. The measure would establish 13 consecutive months as the mi

Sen. Ángel A. Toledo López presents legislation seeking official recognition of Puerto Rican Sign Language. By THE STAR STAFF Sen. Ángel A. Toledo López has introduced legislation for the third time seeking official recognition of Puerto Rican Sign Language (LSP) as the natural and culturally and linguistically legitimate language of Puerto Rico’s Deaf community. Senate Bill 1463 would establish respect for linguistic rights as public policy, promote the preservation of regio

Officials announced the reopening of a ranger station at Maricao State Forest, expanding surveillance and visitor services in the area. After nine years without a permanent ranger presence, the Maricao State Forest is set to reopen a dedicated station for the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) Ranger Corps, officials announced. House Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez, Rep. Omayra Martínez, Maricao Mayor Wilfredo “Juny” Ruiz, and DRNA Secretary W

A new study finds Puerto Rico’s hospice industry contributes significantly to the island’s economy while supporting patients and families with end-of-life care. By THE STAR STAFF A new analysis by Estudios Técnicos, Inc. (ETI) reveals that Puerto Rico’s hospice industry is not only improving end‑of‑life care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses but also delivering a significant $142 million economic boost to the island’s economy. The study, conducted in partnershi