WASHINGTON — This week could decide whether Republicans salvage one of President Donald Trump’s major agenda items during his first year in office or head into a midterm election year with no landmark legislative accomplishments to tout. In coming days, Senate Republicans hope to pass a bill overhauling America’s tax code, but it is not clear […]
Juneau – As SB 54, the crime and sentencing bill recommended by the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission makes its way through the Alaska Legislature’s 4th Special Session, another report highlighting reform efforts in Alaska was released this week. The report and response from Governor Walker (attached) were required by Senate Bill 55, the omnibus crime […]
Juneau – The House Health and Social Services Committee will hold a hearing Thursday afternoon related to the Alaska Legislature’s ongoing efforts at criminal justice reform. Specifically, the committee will examine the implementation of provisions in last year’s omnibus crime bill to reinvest savings into resources to help those struggling with substance abuse. “Alaska is […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Yesterday, a group of bipartisan governors sent a letter to Congressional leadership voicing their support of the Murray-Alexander bill to stabilize the insurance market and fund cost-sharing reduction payments. Alaska Governor Bill Walker joined Governors John Hickenlooper (D), John Kasich (R), Tom Wolf (D), Brian Sandoval (R), Terry McAuliffe (D), Charlie Baker (R), […]