November Formally Established as Alaska Native Heritage Month
HB 126 signed into law at Alaska Native Brotherhood/Alaska Native Sisterhood event ANCHORAGE – Saturday, House Bill 126 was signed into law during a meeting of the Alaska Native Brotherhood/Alaska…
Representative Fields: Governor’s attack on Alaska Hire will put Alaskans out of work
Governor makes politically-charged decision rather than standing up for workers ANCHORAGE – A co-chair of the House State Affairs Committee today denounced Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s decision to replace Alaskans with outsiders…
Troubling New Report Suggests Water Contamination Widespread in Alaska
‘Alaskans have a right to clean drinking water’ JUNEAU – A coalition of health organizations Wednesday released a new report suggesting that a type of water contamination is widespread in…
Limited Ferry Schedule a Health and Safety Issue for Coastal Alaskans, Not Just an ‘inconvenience’
Rep. Stutes: ‘For many families, the ferry system provides the only access to medical care’ KODIAK – Rep. Louise Stutes, co-chair of the House Transportation Committee, Wednesday released a statement…
Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Misrepresentations to Potential Pebble Mine Investor
‘Alaskans will vigorously defend their existing cultural and economic interests’ ANCHORAGE – Twenty members of the Alaska Legislature on Monday signed a letter correcting inaccurate statements made by the governor…
Funding for Early Education Opportunities will be Restored
Rep. Tuck Worked with Gov. Dunleavy to Protect Alaska’s Investment in Early Education ANCHORAGE-Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced today that he would restore funding for early education programs when he…
HSS Co-Chairs Raise Concerns about Potential Privatization of Alaska Psychiatric Institute
Privatization does not save the state money or improve operating outcomes’ ANCHORAGE – The co-chairs of the House Health and Social Services Committee Monday released the following statements on…
Alaska Legislature Votes to Restore Essential Programs and Services, Provide $1,600 PFD
Lawmakers respond to demand for balance between core services, dividend amount JUNEAU – The House of Representatives and Senate each voted Monday to pass legislation that restores funding for…
Budget amendment would prevent coastal communities from losing ferry service in winter
Proposal would maintain monthly Alaska Marine Highway System runs JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives earlier this week included an amendment in House Bill 2001 that seeks to…
