Following the Governor’s State of the State address, members of the Alaska House Coalition released the following statements: “We’re encouraged that the Governor is focused on making Alaska a great place to raise a family. By increasing investment in maternal and children’s health, raising BSA educational funding, and restoring defined benefits for our our hard-working […]
Members of the Alaska House Coalition released the following statements: “Our coalition has proven its unwavering support for essential services, protecting our Permanent Fund and savings accounts, and providing sustainable dividends,” said Representative Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak). “Alaskans expect us to be ready to work in January and to get the job done on time. We look forward to […]
ANCHORAGE – On Friday, August 5, HB 184, a bill codifying the Alaska Tribal Child Welfare Compact, automatically became State law without the Governor’s signature. The Alaska Tribal Child Welfare Compact began in 2017, under Governor Bill Walker and HSS Commissioner Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson, who signed the landmark State-Tribal Compact with 18 Tribal Co-Signers, representing 161 […]
JUNEAU – Funding sources for the Alaska Marine Highway and Alaska higher education scholarships are nearly off the table from future political fights. House Bill 322 passed the Legislature Wednesday, which is designed to protect the Alaska Marine Highway and Higher Education Investment funds from the annual Constitutional Budget Reserve sweep. The Constitutional Budget Reserve […]