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Legislature Announces Fiscal Policy Working Group

By Daniel McDonald | AkLeg on Jul 8, 2021   Featured, Politics, State  

Legislature Announces Fiscal Policy Working Group

JUNEAU – Tuesday, legislative leaders representing all four caucuses announced the formation of a bicameral, bipartisan Fiscal Policy Working Group. With a particular focus on a long-term solution for the Permanent Fund Dividend, the group will develop a plan to solve Alaska’s fiscal challenge. The group will consist of the following members: Senator Lyman Hoffman, […]

Alaska Senate Approves FY22 Capital and Operating Budgets

By Daniel McDonald | AkLeg on May 20, 2021   Featured, Politics, State  

Alaska Senate Approves FY22 Capital and Operating Budgets

JUNEAU – Wednesday, on the 121st day of the legislative session, the Alaska Senate approved operating and capital budgets that fund constitutionally mandated services, protect billions in the Permanent Fund’s corpus, and provide critical relief to local communities and small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Senators also approved approximately a $2,300 Permanent Fund dividend […]

Legislature Votes to Reduce Government Regulation of Renewable Energy

By Daniel McDonald | AkLeg on May 8, 2021   Featured, Politics, State  

Legislature Votes to Reduce Government Regulation of Renewable Energy

JUNEAU – The Alaska Legislature Friday passed Senate Bill 69, encouraging private investment in renewable energy projects by extending an exemption from duplicative government regulations for independent power producers (IPPs). “Extending this exemption will encourage more private investment in renewable energy projects across Alaska,” said Senator Josh Revak, R-Anchorage, the bill’s sponsor. “Since 2010, this […]

Alaska Senate Votes to Protect Millions in Federal Aid to Vulnerable Alaskans

By Daniel McDonald | AkLeg on Apr 30, 2021   Featured, Health, State  

Alaska Senate Votes to Protect Millions in Federal Aid to Vulnerable Alaskans

JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate Thursday passed House Bill 76 to ensure Alaskans impacted by COVID-19 continue to receive millions of dollars in federal relief. “This bill is about delivering critical assistance to Alaskans who’ve suffered from the economic devastation of the past year,” said Senate President Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna. “The message of HB 76 […]

Alaska Senate Passes Bill to Combat Opioid Overdose

By Daniel McDonald | AkLeg on Feb 25, 2021   Featured, Health, Politics, State  

Alaska Senate Passes Bill to Combat Opioid Overdose

JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate Wednesday unanimously passed a bill extending access to naloxone, a life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug. Senate Bill 70 allows the chief medical officer of the Department of Health and Social Services to continue issuing a statewide standing order for the prescription of naloxone. The chief medical officer currently has this […]

Senate Backs Use of Short-Term Health Powers by Governor to Protect Alaskans

By Daniel McDonald | AkLeg on Feb 12, 2021   Featured, Health, State  

Senate Backs Use of Short-Term Health Powers by Governor to Protect Alaskans

Senate Resolution 2 focuses on reopening Alaska’s economy and securing federal funding for the management of COVID-19 related impacts    JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate Friday voted for a resolution supporting the short-term exercise of health powers by Governor Mike Dunleavy to protect Alaskans from the COVID-19 pandemic and urged the reopening of Alaska’s economy.  […]

Senator Stedman Thanks U.S. Coast Guard for 230 Years of Service

By Daniel McDonald | AkLeg on Aug 4, 2020   Featured, State  

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 my district and our state from danger and help protect our citizens, their property and the environment we live in,” Sen. Stedman said. “On behalf […]

State Senators Commend Approval of Ambler Road Project

By Daniel McDonald | AkLeg on Jul 24, 2020   Featured, North Slope/Northwest Alaska, State  

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 Ambler Road project. “Ambler Road will open up more opportunities for Alaskans to prosper through responsible resource development,” said Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage. “This […]

Sen. Micciche Calls for Halt to DPS Plan to Centralize 911 Service

By Daniel McDonald | AkLeg on Jun 3, 2020   Featured, State  

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, instead, work with experts, stakeholders and lawmakers on a better, more comprehensive solution.  “The current plan to centralize the 911 response center – when municipal […]

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