“A Constitutional Convention would be dangerous for commercial fisheries as well as the state in general.” (Anchorage, AK) – Defend Our Constitution today welcomed the United Fishermen of Alaska’s (UFA) declared opposition to Ballot Measure 1. The UFA Board of Directors voted to oppose a Constitutional Convention during its Fall 2022 meeting earlier this month, voicing […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Tuesday, Congressman David Trone, alongside Reps. Hal Rogers (R-KY), Doug Lamborn (R-CO), and Mary Sattler Peltola (D-AK), introduced Bruce’s Law, new legislation that will authorize Community-Based Coalition Enhancement Grants and expand federal agencies’ efforts to raise awareness about fentanyl. “As our nation faces a worsening overdose epidemic, it is crucial that we invest […]
Washington, D.C. – Last week, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Appropriations Chair Rosa DeLauro asking them to consider appropriating disaster relief funding for those impacted by this year’s total shut down of crab harvests. This is the first time ever that the Bering Sea snow crab harvest […]
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard 17th District Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety office reported the second fatality-free commercial fishing season in Alaska for the fiscal year 2022. The first fatality-free year in the Alaskan fishing industry occurred in 2015. These statistics are measured in the federal fiscal year, which runs from October 1st through September 30th. […]