On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Roughly 5,000 Virgin Islanders could lose food assistance under new federal SNAP work requirements, as the department of Human Services asks lawmakers for more local funding to keep up with administrative demands.

Chief Judge Robert Molloy’s ruling stems from Ida Smith’s failure to comply with court orders and her absence from a hearing she requested in 15-year land dispute. 

Stacey Plaskett and Milton Potter cruise to victory, Janelle Sarauw wins delegate race, and absentee ballots could determine final St. Thomas/St. John Senate nomination. 

Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s constitutional challenge continues to block geriatric parole hearings for three Fountain Valley convicted murderers and a convicted rapist. 

Board adopts hand count and retabulation audit, sets August 6 start date, and directs development of a formal election audit policy for future elections. 

USVI is among four territories where proposed changes would apply; sponsor says measure targets birth tourism, while opponents argue it threatens citizenship protections.