JUNEAU – Thursday Governor Mike Dunleavy announced his veto of HB 69 – an act increasing the BSA by $1000 — while also introducing an education bill with a $700 funding increase and an emphasis on policy linked with funding. Both the Governor and the Senate Republican Caucus want a compromise. It is unfortunate the […]
“Anyone who cares about our national security, or receives Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid… has a vested interest in protecting our merit-based federal workforce.” The largest federal labor union in the U.S. said Friday that tens of thousands of federal workers could soon “have their jobs politicized” and be swiftly fired under a new rule proposed by the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) released the following statement after the House passed the Senate Amendment to the budget resolution: “Today’s House passage of the Senate budget resolution is a clear example of Congress’ commitment to deliver on President Trump’s bold economic agenda for the American people, and it couldn’t come at a […]
Washington, DC – In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) made her case that Congress needs to reassert its authority – starting with oversight of levying tariffs. In light of the recent trade policies enacted by the executive branch, Senator Murkowski spoke about the role that belongs to Congress, but […]