JUNEAU — Legislators are urging Gov. Mike Dunleavy to reconsider his decision to prematurely end distribution of federal pandemic unemployment compensation payments. While eligible Alaskans should receive an additional $300 in weekly unemployment benefits through September 6, the governor opted to take tens of millions of dollars out of the pockets of Alaskans by ending […]
Rep. Spohnholz: ‘Federal investment helped build this state and Alaska can’t continue to fall behind when it comes to maintaining our infrastructure’ JUNEAU – The House of Representatives passed House Joint Resolution 19, which articulated the need for widespread infrastructure investment in the state of Alaska. The resolution was sponsored by the House Labor and Commerce […]
JUNEAU – The House of Representatives today passed House Bill 41, which would create a regulatory framework for the Department of Fish and Game to manage shellfish enhancement projects. HB 41 allows qualified nonprofits to pursue enhancement and restoration projects involving shellfish, setting up strict safety standards that will ensure sustainability of existing stocks while enabling the […]
‘By lowering the regulatory burden on our aquatic farmers, we can amplify the good work they’re already doing’ JUNEAU – The House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 115 today, a proposal that would remove a layer of bureaucracy from aquatic farmers and reduce administrative overhead. HB 115 expedites the lease renewal process by making […]