This Day in Alaska History-February 12th, 1908
Arizona GOP Bill Would Let Legislators Overrule Voters in Presidential Elections
“This is a full sound-the-alarm moment for American democracy” Just months away from a potential rematch between Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican former President Donald Trump, democracy defenders are sounding the alarm about an Arizona bill recently introduced by a GOP state legislator. State Sen. Anthony Kern (R-27) is spearheading Senate Concurrent Resolution 1014, […]
Senator Bjorkman’s Local Lumber Grading Bill Signed into Law
(Big Lake, AK) – Senate Bill 87, sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski), was signed into law Wednesday. The bill creates a local lumber grading program for Alaska sawmill operators to become certified to grade and sell certain types of dimensional lumber that they have produced for residential construction. “Local lumber grading in Alaska will […]
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Signs SB 58 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
(Anchorage, AK) – Last week Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 58, extending eligibility for postpartum Medicaid. Previously, postpartum Medicaid coverage in Alaska lasted only 60 days. This legislation extends coverage to 12 months. “I want to see Alaska be the best state in the country for families. This legislation helps ensure that Alaskan […]