Members of the Alaska House Coalition released the following statements: “Our coalition has proven its unwavering support for essential services, protecting our Permanent Fund and savings accounts, and providing sustainable dividends,” said Representative Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak). “Alaskans expect us to be ready to work in January and to get the job done on time. We look forward to […]
Anchorage, Alaska – Alaskans for Better Elections congratulates the Alaska Senate Bipartisan Coalition on their organization Friday. With 8 Republicans and 9 Democrats, this is the largest coalition in recent history, demonstrating a willingness to work together on the issues most important to Alaskans. By requiring candidates to earn majority support, Alaska’s Election System paves […]
ANCHORAGE – Friday, eight Republicans and nine Democrats came together to announce the Senate Majority in the Alaska State Senate for the 33rd Alaska State Legislature. The Majority’s membership includes Senator Click Bishop (R-Fairbanks), Senator-elect Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski), Senator-elect Matt Claman (D-Anchorage), Senator-elect Forrest Dunbar (D-Anchorage), Senator-elect Cathy Giessel (R-Anchorage), Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson (D-Anchorage), Senator […]
SOLDOTNA – Earlier last week, members of the Alaska Legislature sent a letter to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names expressing their support for renaming North and South Suicide Peaks to North and South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex. Today, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names unanimously passed the name change. In the letter, Legislators said that changing […]