Senator Stedman Thanks U.S. Coast Guard for 230 Years of Service
JUNEAU – On Tuesday, Senator Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, congratulated the U.S. Coast Guard for its 230th year anniversary. “I want to thank the brave men and women who protect…
State Senators Commend Approval of Ambler Road Project
ANCHORAGE – Members of the Alaska Senate Majority this week commended a decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Thursday to approve a proposed route for the…
Sen. Micciche Calls for Halt to DPS Plan to Centralize 911 Service
SOLDOTNA – Senator Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, this week urged the leadership of Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS) to halt their plan that would centralize 911 response services and,…
Legislature Ratifies CARES Act Spending Plan
HB 313 provides over $1 billion to Alaskans JUNEAU – The Alaska Legislature today voted to provide over $1 billion to Alaska communities, small businesses, K-12 schools, fisheries, airports…
Legislature Approves Operating & Capital Budgets, COVID-19 Emergency Funding
JUNEAU – The Alaska Legislature early this morning approved the state’s operating and capital budgets for the upcoming 2021 fiscal year, and emergency funding to respond to the coronavirus…
Alaska Senate Adopts Increase to Motor Fuel Tax
JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate Monday approved a modest increase to the state’s motor fuel tax rates. Senate Bill 115, sponsored by Senator Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, increases the tax…
Alaska Senate Approves Update of Alcohol Industry Rules
JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate Wednesday unanimously passed a bill to modernize laws that govern Alaska’s alcohol industry. “With a primary focus on public health and safety, SB 52…
Senator Coghill Requests Additional Federal Aid to Improve Fairbanks Air Quality
JUNEAU – Senator John Coghill, R-North Pole, Monday sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, Andrew Wheeler, requesting additional financial assistance through the Targeted Airshed Grant…
Senate Republicans Confirm Josh Revak to District M Senate Seat
ANCHORAGE – Saturday, Senate Republicans voted to confirm Representative Josh Revak to the vacant District M Senate seat. Senator Revak was sworn into office that afternoon by Lt. Governor Kevin…
