Monday, June 3, 2019 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today issued a statement in response to SB 1002, a bill put forth by the Senate to disregard the statutory formula of the Permanent Fund Dividend and arbitrarily provide for a $1,600 dividend. “This bill kills the Permanent Fund Dividend as we know […]
JUNEAU – The Alaska Legislature Tuesday voted to repeal and replace Senate Bill 91, strengthen the state’s sex crime laws, and provide police and prosecutors with new tools to fight crime. “Public safety is government’s foundational responsibility and has been the Senate’s top priority since day one,” said Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage. “I […]
JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate today voted to repeal and replace Senate Bill 91, strengthen the state’s sex crime laws, and provide police and prosecutors with new tools to fight crime. “Public safety is government’s foundational responsibility and has been this Senate’s top priority since day one,” said Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage. “The […]
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker signed the Permanent Fund Protection Act and this year’s budget bills into law Wednesday, surrounded by Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program students in Anchorage. “This fiscal package is a statement of our shared values as Alaskans,” Governor Bill Walker said. “Passing a sustainable budget and the Permanent Fund Protection Act […]