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Positive Train Control Bond Bill Passes Legislature

By Jeremiah Campbell | AK Legislature on Apr 16, 2015   Politics  

Positive Train Control Bond Bill Passes Legislature

Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska Legislature Thursday, with unanimous passage in the Alaska Senate, passed a bill aimed at keeping the Alaska Railroad Corporation’s (ARRC) passenger services on track and avoid costly penalties by the Federal Railroad Administration. House Bill 140, by House Finance Co-Chair Steve Thompson, authorizes the ARRC to issue up to $37 […]

Legislature Passes Cost-Saving Measure for Medicaid

By Jeremiah Campbell | AK Legislature on Apr 16, 2015   Featured, Health, Politics  

Legislature Passes Cost-Saving Measure for Medicaid

Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska Legislature Thursday, with a unanimous vote in the Alaska Senate, passed legislation designed to save the state money when it comes to paying for durable medical equipment, such as canes, wheelchairs, chair lifts, or crutches. House Bill 161, by Representative Lynn Gattis, states that when the Department of Health and […]

Legislature Brings Alaska Native Corporations’ Rules up to Date

By Jeremiah Campbell | AK Legislature on Apr 16, 2015   Ahtna Region, Aleut, Arctic Slope, Bering Straits, Bristol Bay, Calista Region, Chugach Region, Cook Inlet, Doyon Region, Featured, Interior Alaska, Koniag Region, NANA Region, North Slope/Northwest Alaska, Rural, Sealaska Region, Southcentral, Southeast Alaska, Southwest Alaska  

Legislature Brings Alaska Native Corporations’ Rules up to Date

Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska Legislature today, with a vote of 18-1 in the Alaska Senate, voted to empower Alaska Native Corporations with the ability to adjust quorum requirements. House Bill 149, by Representative Lance Pruitt, gives Alaska Native Corporations that were incorporated before July 1, 1989, the option to amend their articles of incorporation, […]

House Affirms Support for Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan

By Jeremiah Campbell | AK Legislature on Apr 14, 2015   Featured, State  

House Affirms Support for Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan

Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska House of Representatives Monday passed a resolution reaffirming the legislatures’ support for the Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan. House Concurrent Resolution 10, by Representative Louise Stutes, declares the legislatures’ recognition of the need for the Alaska Maritime Workforce Development Plan, the Alaska Workforce Investment Board and the Alaska Vocational & […]



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