Tuesday, July 21, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers voted to postpone action on a revised horse racing agreement with Southland Gaming, sending the proposal to a Committee of the Whole for public testimony August 19 on St. Croix before taking a final vote during a legislative session planned for August 21.           Police are investigating the territory's 26th homicide for the year following the death of a 61-year-old Anthony DeLugo who was found shot inside a Wintberg residence.           The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority says it is strengthening internal controls and preparing its response following the news of HUD's suspension on Monday. We also speak with Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett and Senator Marvin Blyden, Chair of the Senate Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications.             Listen to these stories and more.   Pictured: Senators gather on the floor of the Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall during today's special session where lawmakers voted to send the revised Southland Gaming agreement to a Committee of the Whole for public testimony before taking a final vote next month. Source: Legislature of the US Virgin Islands