Industrial group, lawmakers clash and find common ground on taxes, energy and labor at joint hearing

Rep. Ángel Morey Noble, chairman of the House Committee on Small and Medium-Sized Businesses By THE STAR STAFF Business leaders and lawmakers in a hearing this week debated some of Puerto Rico’s most pressing economic challenges, including tax policy, energy reform, labor regulations and water infrastructure, as officials seek ways to improve government efficiency and strengthen the island’s business climate. The hearing, held Tuesday at the headquarters of the Puerto Rico Manufacturers...