House of Representatives Passes Bill to Establish Hmong-American Veterans Day

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House of Representatives Passes Bill to Establish Hmong-American Veterans Day

  H.B. 56 honors underrecognized group that played an important role in the Vietnam War  JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives on Monday passed legislation to establish May 15 as Hmong-American Veterans Day in recognition of the Hmong people who fought alongside the United States during the Vietnam War. Beginning in the 1960s, the […]

Legislation Approved to Support Alaska’s Commercial Fisheries

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Legislation Approved to Support Alaska’s Commercial Fisheries

Juneau – Wednesday, the Alaska Legislature passed a bill sponsored by Representative Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan) that will help Alaskans involved in the states vital commercial fishing industry. House Bill 56 passed the Alaska State Senate Wednesday after passing the Alaska House of Representatives last year. “Commercial fishing is hard-work and creating a successful commercial fishing […]