# Puerto Rico Governor discusses energy cost cuts with Fiscal Board

Governor Jenniffer González reviewed energy and tax relief proposals with Puerto Rico's Fiscal Board.

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Jenniffer González stated the Fiscal Board was open to evaluating proposals to reduce electricity costs for consumers. [^1]

Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González met for nearly three hours on Thursday with Fiscal Board executive director Robert Mujica Jr. [^2] On October 29, 2026, 102 law professors from Puerto Rico's leading law schools signed a letter asking Governor Jenniffer González Colón to veto the Judicial Reform bill [^3][^4][^5] Both parties confirmed any relief measures must comply with Puerto Rico public debt obligations before implementation. [^6]

The Fiscal Board issued a letter on Wednesday criticizing the proposed temporary sales tax exemption for prepared food, stating no funding had been identified to offset lost revenue. [^7] The law professors stated that governance of the judiciary requires stability and clear responsibilities [^8] Law 215-2026 mandates active shooter prevention, response and mitigation plans for all Puerto Rico public government entities. [^9]

Law 216-2026 requires individual criminal background review for electrician license applicants to support labor reintegration of formerly incarcerated persons. [^10] Law 217-2026 grants preferential government property purchase rights to tenants and usufructuaries who invested in property improvements. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. Jenniffer González stated the Fiscal Board was open to evaluating proposals to reduce electricity costs for consumers. (Prensa Abierta, News)
2. Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González met for nearly three hours on Thursday with Fiscal Board executive director Robert Mujica Jr. (Prensa Abierta, News)
3. On October 29, 2026, 102 law professors from Puerto Rico's leading law schools signed a letter asking Governor Jenniffer González Colón to veto the Judicial Reform bill (El Nuevo Día, News)
4. The signing law professors stated that the proposed Judicial Reform bill is unconstitutional (El Nuevo Día, News)
5. Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón signed three laws, one joint resolution, and vetoed two house bills and one joint resolution. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
6. Both parties confirmed any relief measures must comply with Puerto Rico public debt obligations before implementation. (Prensa Abierta, News)
7. The Fiscal Board issued a letter on Wednesday criticizing the proposed temporary sales tax exemption for prepared food, stating no funding had been identified to offset lost revenue. (Prensa Abierta, News)
8. The law professors stated that governance of the judiciary requires stability and clear responsibilities (El Nuevo Día, News)
9. Law 215-2026 mandates active shooter prevention, response and mitigation plans for all Puerto Rico public government entities. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
10. Law 216-2026 requires individual criminal background review for electrician license applicants to support labor reintegration of formerly incarcerated persons. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
11. Law 217-2026 grants preferential government property purchase rights to tenants and usufructuaries who invested in property improvements. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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