‘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 about the ease with which the State of Alaska might permit the proposed Pebble Mine. Gov. Mike Dunleavy in a July 30 letter to the […]
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 signs House Bill 2001 later this week. The governor made the announcement during a ceremony today in Anchorage attended by Rep. Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage). HB […]
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 the Department of Health and Social Services’ feasibility study examining the potential privatization of the Alaska Psychiatric Institute, and API’s recent re-certification: “The re-certification of […]
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 many essential programs and services that were vetoed by the governor. Overall, two-thirds of Alaska lawmakers voted for House Bill 2001, which restores 80 percent […]