Friday, Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) President Julie Kitka testified before the Alaska State Senate Committee on Education in support of legislation that will authorize the Commissioner of Education and Early Development to establish a demonstration project for the creation of state-tribal compact schools. Working in partnership with the Alaska Department of Education and Early […]
WHITE HOUSE — Facing growing pressure from impatient state governors, the Biden administration acknowledged for the first time that it is developing plans to guide the country away from the pandemic’s emergency phase toward a more relaxed national response, including ending the federal recommendation for wearing masks in most indoor settings. “We are internally discussing, of […]
JUNEAU- Tuesday, the Alaska Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 9 modernizing laws governing Alaska’s alcohol industry. The total Title 4 rewrite bill allows the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to regulate the alcoholic beverage industry in a manner that promotes public safety and health while supporting the industry’s continued growth and economic viability. “Although Alaskans focus […]
Rep. Young Floor Speech Supporting the Postal Service Reform Act. Image-Don Young/Youtube Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Alaska Congressman Don Young helped the House pass H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act. This bipartisan legislation reforms the United States Postal Service (USPS) by eliminating the long-time requirement to pre-fund retiree health benefits. This requirement is not […]