School Officials Describe Challenges to a Safe Reopening This Fall
Alaska education leaders, state officials detail preparations for new school year ANCHORAGE – The House Education Committee today heard testimony from Alaska education leaders and state officials on the challenges ahead…
Representative Gary Knopp appointed to 911 and Dispatch Consolidation Working Group
‘The goal here is simple: make sure Alaskans all over the state can pick up the phone and call for help’ SOLDOTNA – Rep. Gary Knopp (R-Soldotna) will serve…
Lawmaker Calls on Governor to Require Face Coverings in Public in Response to COVID-19 Spike
‘The trend we’re seeing proves that we need immediate action to keep Alaskans healthy’ ANCHORAGE – Over the past week, Alaskans have seen the consequences of the governor’s decision…
Alaska Legislature Prepares for the Possibility of Vote-by-Mail
House State Affairs hears expert testimony on vote-by-mail procedures JUNEAU – The House State Affairs Committee held a hearing earlier this week on vote-by-mail elections in response to a…
Lawmakers Approve Transferring Federal COVID-19 Funds to Alaskans, Small Businesses
Legislative Budget and Audit Committee approves use of CARES Act funds ANCHORAGE – The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee (LB&A) voted this evening to approve funds to Alaskans and…
$125 million in federal COVID-19 aid authorized by lawmakers
Second meeting planned to allocate additional federal CARES Act money to Alaskans JUNEAU – The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee voted Friday afternoon to authorize $125 million in federal…
House of Representatives Passes Bill Requiring Faster Processing of Rape Kits
House Bill 182 the latest step in ongoing Rape Kit Reform effort aimed at bringing justice to survivors JUNEAU – Tuesday, the Alaska House of Representatives voted unanimously to…
Legislature Passes Bill Expanding Unemployment Benefits for Alaskans Impacted by COVID-19
HB308 is a critical step to provide much-needed aid for those displaced by deadly virus JUNEAU – Monday, a bill that will make it easier for Alaskans facing economic…
House, Senate Work Together to Protect Alaskans from COVID-19
House Bill 206 provides funding to put boots on the ground JUNEAU – In response to growing concerns over potential impacts of COVID-19 on Alaska, lawmakers today approved a…
