Fairbanks, AK) – Thursday in Fairbanks Governor Mike Dunleavy signed four pieces of legislation that benefit Alaskan trappers, disabled hunters, university students, and the economic development of Nenana. HB 272 authorizes the Alaska Board of Game to establish big game hunts for people with physical disabilities, similar to youth-only hunts enacted by the Legislature in […]
Creates review commission for MMIP cases, cultural training for investigators (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Dunleavy signed into law legislation that continues Alaska’s effort to solve more Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples cases. Sponsored by Senator Donny Olson (D-Golovin), Senate Bill 151 makes several public safety policy changes that can lead to even more MMIP cases being […]
Wasilla, AK—Friday, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a series of healthcare bills into law. Sponsored by Senator David Wilson, R-Wasilla, Senate Bill 45, Senate Bill 74, and Senate Bill 75 seek to improve access to healthcare and streamline licensing for specific medical professionals. First, Senate Bill 45 streamlines Alaskans’ healthcare access by introducing Direct Health Care […]
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF RICHARDSON, Alaska — Governor Mike Dunleavy has verbally declared a disaster declaration for the landslide that struck Ketchikan. The landslide struck the city at approximately 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon damaging homes and infrastructure. The State Emergency Operation Center is staffed and aiding the city. “In addition to the disaster declaration, I have […]