“We will see fatalities, because of what Florida Republicans chose to do this week,” said one workers’ rights advocate. Displaying “punitive cruelty” toward Florida residents who work outdoors, the Republican-controlled state House on Friday approved a bill that would ban local governments from requiring that workplaces provide water breaks and other cooling measures. The state […]
JUNEAU – Wednesday, the Alaska State Senate took a significant step forward in addressing critical shortcomings in Alaska’s Workers’ Compensation System by unanimously passing Senate Bill 147, sponsored by Senator James Kaufman, R-Anchorage. This bill improves the efficiency, fairness, and predictability of Alaska’s reemployment system, enhancing support for injured workers and fostering a more resilient […]
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation Subcommittee, recently secured numerous amendments to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024. The legislation, advanced by the full Senate Commerce Committee, reauthorizes the FAA through 2028 and now proceeds to the Senate floor for consideration. “Aviation is as […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Tuesday Governor Mike Dunleavy held a press conference to explain his thoughts on the recently passed education bill SB 140. The Governor opened the press conference with brief remarks providing context about the recently introduced legislation HB 386 / SB 255. The bill enhances public safety by imposing penalties […]