On Thursday, the full House will consider H.R. 538, the “Native American Energy Act”, introduced by Alaska Congressman Don Young. The bill, which passed committee on September 10, 2015, works to promote energy development on Indian and Alaska Native Corporation lands by expediting, streamlining, and standardizing the process for obtaining appraisals and permits. For too […]
Anchorage, Alaska – House Rules Chairman Craig Johnson Thursday praised the Alaska Permanent Fund managers and touted the “significant” economic benefits PFD checks have on Alaska’s economy. “I think the Permanent Fund board and its managers are doing a fantastic job and I want to thank them,” said Johnson, R-Anchorage. “I know I speak for […]
Anchorage, Alaska – The Alaska Senate and House announced today that the Arctic Committees will meet later this week to continue efforts to implement the State’s Arctic Policy. The Senate Special Committee on the Arctic and the House Special Committee on Economic Development, Tourism & Arctic Policy will hold a joint meeting to go over […]
Democrats in the U.S. Senate have rallied 41 votes — enough to block a resolution opposing the Iran nuclear agreement. This means President Barack Obama will not have to veto such a measure, which is a significant political victory for him. White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the administration is gratified by the growing […]