Gattis Introduces Bill to Enhance Public Charter Schools
(Juneau) – In celebration of National School Choice Week, Wasilla Representative Lynn Gattis has filed a bill to allow multiple authorizers of public charter schools.
Senator McGuire Introduces Legislation Urging Increased Production of Rare Earth Elements in Alaska
JUNEAU-Senator Lesil McGuire, R-Anchorage, today introduced a resolution aimed at boosting the exploration and production of Rare Earth Elements (REE) in Alaska. Senate Joint Resolution 8 calls on Congress to support the efforts of Alaska to develop REEs for the benefit of the economic and national security of the United States.
Begich Urges Common Sense on Pay Equity
Urging common sense and fairness in the workplace, Sen. Mark Begich today gave a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate to push his colleagues to consider the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill to close legal loopholes that allow for pay discrimination.
Coast Guard Jayhawk Hoists Crewmember from Crab Vessel Near Saint Paul
On Wednesday, an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter stationed out of Air Station Kodiak and forward-deployed to Saint Paul Island performed a medevac operation for the fishing vessel "North Sea."