New Proposals would Protect Alaska’s Ferries, Chart New Course for AMHS
JUNEAU – Monday, members of the Alaska House Majority introduced new bills that would protect our ferries and chart a new course for the Alaska Marine Highway System. House…
Alaska House of Representatives Votes to Expand Absentee Voting
JUNEAU – Wednesday, the Alaska House of Representatives passed legislation to make it easier and more efficient to cast a ballot in Alaska. House Bill 115, sponsored by Rep.…
Resolution Supports Constitutional Amendment to Allow Sensible Campaign Spending Limits
JUNEAU – Reps. Geran Tarr and Andy Josephson Monday introduced a resolution that would express support for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that allows limits on spending to…
Majority of Alaska Lawmakers Vote to Override Governor’s Vetoes
Veto override falls short of the required three-quarter threshold JUNEAU – Friday, the Alaska Legislature held a joint floor session to consider an override of two of the governor’s…
DOC Reverses Course, Cancels Plan to Send Prisoners Out-of-state
Rep. Fields: ‘This outcome saves money and will help make Alaska safe’ JUNEAU – Thursday, Department of Corrections Commissioner Nancy Dahlstrom informed the House State Affairs Committee that the…
New Wage Disclosure Legislation Would Strengthen Alaska’s Hiring Process
Rep. Tarr’s wage disclosure bill is good for employers, employees, and business JUNEAU – Rep. Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) has pre-filed the “Wage Disclosure Act” for consideration by the Alaska…
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Oppose Draft DOLWD Regulations
Agency’s draft regulations would undermine workplace safety, veterans’ career pathways, and industry-funded training ANCHORAGE – A bipartisan group of lawmakers today signed a letter urging the state Department of…
DoC Advances Private Prison Plan, Ignoring Public Safety and Financial Concerns
Palmer facility could open soon, employing Alaskans, if DOC followed Legislature’s order ANCHORAGE – A House State Affairs Committee hearing on Wednesday revealed for the first time that the Department…
New Bill would Require Alaska Psychiatric Institute to Provide at least 55 Beds
Rep. Fields: ‘This bill provides relief for our hospitals, communities, and public safety forces’ ANCHORAGE – Friday, Rep. Zack Fields (D-Anchorage) introduced a bill that would require the State of…
