JUNEAU – The Alaska House passed Senate Bill 174 unanimously Friday to honor those who have lost their lives in service to our country and communities. The bill would establish in statute the Honor and Remember and Honor and Sacrifice Flags and allow them to be flown at public buildings. “I believe it’s important to […]
Operating Budget Includes $1,582 PFD and Energy Relief Payment this Fall. JUNEAU – Last week, the Senate passed its version of the state’s operating budget, House Bill 268, on a vote of 17-3. The $6.25 billion operating budget leaves $196 million in surplus revenue available for pending legislation, including the state’s capital budget. The operating […]
Committee Substitute for House Bill 66 Addresses Fentanyl Overdose Deaths, Child Pornography Definition, Involuntary Commitment, Sex Crimes Testimony at a Grand Jury, and Registration of Sex Offenders JUNEAU – Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee took steps to address the state’s urgent concerns over sex crime rates, rising drug-related deaths, and gaps in legal procedures by […]
JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate moved Friday to better ensure injured workers receive timely benefits payments with the passage of Senate Bill 183 by a vote of 17 to 1. Sponsored by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, the bill would allow the Workers’ Compensation Benefits Guarantee Fund to retain its fiscal year-end balance to […]