JUNEAU-Yesterday, the Interior Delegation of the Alaska State Senate is applauding U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski for her comments and tireless fight for Alaskans. During her annual address to the Joint Legislature, Senator Murkowski emphasized the need for Alaskans to join forces in the fight against downsizing Eielson Air Force Base, the need to solve the […]
Thursday, February 21, 2013 Juneau, Alaska – Representative Bill Stoltze recently introduced HB 112 which would repeal the film production tax credit program as passed by the 27th Legislature, which now stands at $300 million plus operating costs. However, the bill would keep the film production program office.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013, Juneau, Alaska – Alaska House Representatives sent a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today, questioning a recent federal decision that they say severely and inhumanely impacts the quality of life for residents of King Cove on the Alaska Peninsula.
Today, the Alaska State House approved a resolution (HJR5) by Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) opposing the federal Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Genetically Modified Salmon in the United States.