Juneau – Wednesday, the Alaska House of Representatives passed legislation to help struggling workers and their families weather job losses resulting from the Alaska recession, which has been ongoing since 2015. House Bill 142, sponsored by Rep. Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage), increases the maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit from $370 to $510 over two years to […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is claiming vindication after the House Intelligence Committee concluded Monday that Russia carried out cyber attacks on American political institutions during the 2016 presidential election, but without colluding with Trump’s campaign. Trump celebrated the announcement with a tweet in all capital letters, while Democrats reacted with heavy criticism saying the […]
Juneau – Monday, the Alaska House of Representatives passed legislation making time-sensitive appropriations to cover unanticipated expenses. House Bill 321, the “fast track” supplemental appropriations bill, totals $110.2 million, of which $92.0 million is from unrestricted general funds (UGF). “This fast-track supplemental is the product of the House and Senate working together to come to […]
WASHINGTON — Native Americans are underrepresented in Washington’s corridors of power. Three known Native Americans have served in the Senate and fewer than 20 in the House of Representatives. But three Native American women are running in 2018 midterm elections, widely viewed as a pivotal vote that could not only tip the balance of power but […]