Washington, D.C. – Sunday, Alaska Congressman Don Young was sworn in to begin his 25th term as Congressman for All Alaska. First elected in a special election on March 6, 1973, Congressman Young currently serves as Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives. In his position as Dean, Congressman Young administered the oath of office […]
House Bill 182 the latest step in ongoing Rape Kit Reform effort aimed at bringing justice to survivors JUNEAU – Tuesday, the Alaska House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass a bill that would prevent a backlog of rape kits and help make sure victims of sexual assault see swift justice delivered against their […]
JUNEAU – A large bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation that would maintain apprenticeship standards and override potential regulations from the administration. The introduction of House Bill 301 follows the news that the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development is continuing to consider regulations undermining apprenticeship. HB 301 would ensure that apprenticeship […]
Click on images to view and download high-resolution versions. JUNEAU, Alaska — Coast Guard and local school representatives expanded their partnership during an event held at the Huff Ackerman Saunders Federal Building, Tuesday. Capt. Melissa Rivera, chief of staff, Coast Guard 17th District, and Ted Wilson, director of teaching and learning support, Juneau School District, […]