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 influence elections and public policy. House Joint Resolution 24 would be sent to federal leaders and calls for the overturning of the 2010 Supreme Court […]
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 major FY2020 budget vetoes. Lawmakers voted on a measure to restore a $5 million investment the Legislature made in the Alaska Marine Highway System, and […]
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 state is canceling a plan to spend millions of dollars to send nearly 500 prisoners to Outside, private facilities. The department also announced a plan […]
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 Legislature. House Bill 200 would require employers to include wage or salary ranges when advertising jobs, explicitly allowing all employees to disclose and discuss their […]