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These are the top local news stories from News is my Business for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Puerto Rico civil rights panel flags unequal federal aid access

Published 27 January 2026, 5:05 am

Memo warns Medicaid cliff, SSI exclusion and NAP limits persist. #NewsismyBusiness

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Report finds women still underrepresented in Puerto Rico media

Published 27 January 2026, 5:04 am

2025 Global Media Monitoring Project finds women are just 38% of people featured in traditional news coverage, despite leading as anchors and reporters across platforms. #NewsismyBusiness

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Visa: Puerto Rico Dec. transactions up more than 35%

Published 27 January 2026, 5:03 am

Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) reports an increase of more than 35% in total Visa transactions, driven by growing demand for omnichannel travel, experiences and shopping.

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Puerto Rico SMBs need faster hiring to survive labor crunch

Published 27 January 2026, 5:02 am

Raúl Burgos notes that Puerto Rico’s SMBs face a structural labor shortage requiring faster hiring, stronger supervision and a clearer workplace value proposition.
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Triple-S Salud, Menonita extend network agreement through 2028

Published 27 January 2026, 5:01 am

Menonita joins the insurer’s commercial Blue Select network while renewing Medicare Advantage and Vital agreements to expand access to care. #NewsismyBusiness

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Pizza@ opens 5th Puerto Rico location with Hatillo debut

Published 27 January 2026, 5:00 am

Brand invests $300,000 at Plaza del Norte, adding 18 jobs as it rolls out new menu items and premium pizzas. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rican startup launches Lotería Móvil app

Published 26 January 2026, 5:06 am

The entrepreneurs say it responds to the shift toward digital payments. #NewismyBusiness

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Manufacturing index flat in Oct.; construction rebounds

Published 26 January 2026, 5:05 am

Manufacturing remained unchanged for a second month as construction rose 1.5% in October. #NewsismyBusiness

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AC Hotel by Marriott to reopen Las Cascadas with $35M plan

Published 26 January 2026, 5:04 am

Aguadilla says project moves into design and permitting phase after brand approval, with opening targeted by the end of 2027. #NewsismyBusiness

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Proposed tax bill cuts individual rates, raises exemptions

Published 26 January 2026, 5:03 am

Senate Bill 912 and House Bill 1014 would lower individual tax rates and raise the dependent exemption, while offsetting revenue through changes to certain exemptions and reporting rules. #NewsismyBusiness #advertorial

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Floristree marks first year with $100K in sales, 3K visitors

Published 26 January 2026, 5:02 am

The Santurce-based “nontraditional florist” blends floral design with immersive events and experiences, meeting its first-year projections in a highly competitive market. #NewsismyBusiness

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P18 accelerator opens applications for Generation 14

Published 26 January 2026, 5:00 am

parallel18 launches new cohort with a refreshed curriculum, a four-week Phase 0 evaluation and a $100,000 SAFE investment for up to 18 startups. #NewsismyBusiness

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Liberty launches home, roadside assistance plans for mobile users

Published 26 January 2026, 5:00 am

New Connect partnership adds bundled coverage options islandwide. #NewsismyBusiness

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Econo invests $22.6M in hybrid energy plant in Canóvanas

Published 23 January 2026, 5:05 am

Econo Energy project combines solar, storage, and gas generation. #NewsismyBusiness

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OFG posts $4.58 EPS, CEO warns on Fed independence

Published 23 January 2026, 5:04 am

Oriental parent reports $729.8M in 2025 core revenues. #NewsismyBusiness

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