WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) introduced the Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition (ARTIST) Act and the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act to protect the legal rights of Alaska Native artists using natural materials, such as walrus ivory or migratory bird feathers, in traditional handicrafts, art, ceremonial regalia, and clothing. These bills would clarify that existing laws […]
JUNEAU – Lat3e last week, House Bill 228 became law without the Governor’s signature. HB 228, a bipartisan piece of legislation, sponsored by Representative Jennie Armstrong, aims to prepare the State of Alaska for the adoption of psychedelic medicines by the Food and Drug Administration. These medicines have the potential to be the first in […]
WASHINGTON–Wednesday, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act by unanimous consent. The bill, introduced by Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola (D-AK-AL) and Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT-02), will establish a pilot program under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow “Good Samaritans”–such as non-profits, local governments, and state […]
JUNEAU – Legislation sponsored by Representative Andi Story, House Bill 26, Council for Alaska Native Languages, has passed into law. “This bill came at the request of the Council for Alaska Native Languages, who believe these changes will better reflect and support their essential work with communities to not just preserve but also revitalize Alaska […]
