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 provides clarity for licensees, local governments, law enforcement and the public, and will result in the common-sense, consistent and less burdensome regulation of Alaska’s alcoholic […]
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 Program to help the Fairbanks North Star Borough improve air quality. “Air quality is a big issue in Interior Alaska,” said Sen. Coghill. “The woodstove […]
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 Meyer at the Anchorage Legislative Information Office. Senate Republicans released the following statements. “We’re pleased to announce Josh Revak as the newest member of the […]
ANCHORAGE – Thursday, Governor Mike Dunleavy’s appointment to Senate District M, Representative Laddie Shaw, did not receive the majority vote of approval from Senate Republicans needed to be confirmed to the seat. On August 7, a vacancy was left in Senate District M when Senator Chris Birch died suddenly from an aortic dissection. […]