Rep. Zulkosky: ‘It is difficult to speak about expanding our relationship with Tribes when the State doesn’t acknowledge them in Alaska statute’ JUNEAU — The House of Representatives voted 35-4 Wednesday to pass House Bill 123, a bill that formally recognizes the Alaska Native Tribes that have existed and governed themselves for millennia. While the […]
Rep. Spohnholz: ‘HB 151 is a small, temporary step to help struggling parents put food on the table’ JUNEAU — The House of Representatives passed a bill Monday that would help Alaskan families get back on their feet as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic. One of the main features of House Bill […]
Speaker Stutes: ‘Every Alaskan can find something to like about this budget’ JUNEAU – The House of Representatives Monday passed an operating budget that funds essential services and keeps Alaska on a path toward a full recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. House Bill 69 passed 23-16 and calls for $4.2 billion in unrestricted general fund […]
Rep. LeBon: ‘This bill will help ensure that the future maintenance needs at hatchery facilities around the state continue to be supported’ JUNEAU – The House of Representatives today passed a bill that allows the Department of Fish and Game to collect funds that are vital to the successful operation of Alaska’s sportfish hatcheries and facilities. […]
Rep. Zulkosky: ‘While we are all ready for a return to normalcy, today’s action could have very consequential outcomes’ JUNEAU – Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a proclamation Friday that formally rejects the advice of public health officials, business leaders, and countless other Alaskans who helped develop important legislation full of tools that our state needs […]
Proposal would prevent price hikes, service cuts resulting from privatization JUNEAU – The Department of Administration is currently advancing a plan to privatize Division of Motor Vehicles offices in Eagle River, Homer, Tok, Valdez, Delta Junction, and Haines, which would result in steep price hikes on Alaskans. In response, legislators will be introducing a bill […]
JUNEAU – The House Health and Social Services Committee today passed a resolution that would reject the governor’s Executive Order 119, which proposes splitting the Department of Health and Social Services into two distinct agencies. Members of the committee expressed appreciation at collaborative efforts with the administration to find improvements in the services that the […]
‘I am tremendously honored to receive the support of my colleagues and ready to get work building new opportunities for Alaskans and confronting the difficult issues our state faces’ JUNEAU – Rep. Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak) today was elected Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives for the 32nd Legislature. Exact details of the governing organization […]
JUNEAU – Alaska’s tourism industry was dealt a blow last week as the government of Canada announced the prohibition of all cruise vessels in Canadian waters through February 2022. Many cruise ships that visit the Inside Passage are based in foreign countries, and federal law (The Passenger Service Vessel Act of 1886) requires foreign-flagged ships […]