Standing Together for Alaska

The Alaska House Majority is the organization that controls the House of Representatives. The group is composed of 23 members – Democrats, Republicans, and Independents – who came together to provide quality representation to all Alaskans by leading with integrity and transparency and through informed decision making.

Meet Our Leadership Team

The Alaska House Majority leadership team includes Speaker Bryce Edgmon (I-Dillingham), Majority Leader Steve Thompson (R-Fairbanks), Finance Committee Co-Chairs Neal Foster (D-Nome) and Jennifer Johnston (R-Anchorage), Rules Chair Chuck Kopp (R-Anchorage) and Majority Whip Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak).

Speaker of the House

Bryce Edgmon
(I-Dillingham)

Majority Leader

Steve Thompson
(R-Fairbanks)

Rules Chair

Chuck Kopp (R-Anchorage)

Majority Whip

Louise Stutes
(R-Kodiak)

Finance Co-Chair

Neal Foster
(D-Nome)

Finance Co-Chair

Jennifer Johnston
(R-Anchorage)

House Majority Members

LATEST press

Representative Tuck supports bipartisan effort to improve student outcomes

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Representative Tuck supports bipartisan effort to improve student outcomes

ANCHORAGE – Earlier today, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy joined Sen. Tom Begich (D-Anchorage) for a press conference to unveil the “Alaska Reads Act.” The bipartisan legislation seeks to improve the reading skills of students in kindergarten through third grade by creating a new comprehensive statewide reading program.

Bipartisan group of lawmakers oppose draft DOLWD regulations

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Bipartisan group of lawmakers oppose draft DOLWD regulations

ANCHORAGE – A bipartisan group of lawmakers today signed a letter urging the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development (“DOLWD”) to withdraw proposed anti-apprenticeship regulations that would endanger construction workers and undermine career pathways for veterans.

New legislation would require K-12 mental health curriculum

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New legislation would require K-12 mental health curriculum

JUNEAU – Today, Rep. Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) pre-filed legislation that expands existing health education requirements to include mental health curriculum in all K-12 health classrooms. The goal is to make sure students are adequately educated on vital information about mental health symptoms, resources, and treatment.

Legislators announce comprehensive plan to improve children’s health, education

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Legislators announce comprehensive plan to improve children’s health, education

ANCHORAGE – A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers today released a comprehensive package of education legislation aimed at making Alaska the best place to raise a family.

Rep. Matt Claman to host constituent meeting ahead of upcoming legislative session

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Rep. Matt Claman to host constituent meeting ahead of upcoming legislative session

ANCHORAGE – Rep. Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) will hold a Pre-Session Constituent Meeting on Monday evening for the residents of Sand Lake, Spenard, and Turnagain.

Representatives Matt Claman and Louise Stutes complete Henry Toll Fellowship

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Representatives Matt Claman and Louise Stutes complete Henry Toll Fellowship

ANCHORAGE – Reps. Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak) and Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) were recognized for participation in The Council of State Governments Henry Toll Fellowship during a graduation ceremony and luncheon. The event was held on Dec. 7 in conjunction with the CSG National Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

DOC advances private prison plan, ignoring public safety and financial concerns

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DOC advances private prison plan, ignoring public safety and financial concerns

ANCHORAGE – A House State Affairs Committee hearing on Wednesday revealed for the first time that the Department of Corrections could have opened an existing facility in Palmer for less money than the Legislature appropriated but instead decided to move forward with a costly effort to send inmates to out-of-state private prisons.

Governor defers tough budget decisions to the legislature

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Governor defers tough budget decisions to the legislature

Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy today released his budget proposal, which sets off formal deliberation over next year’s spending plan.

New bill would prevent DOC from shipping inmates to out-of-state prisons

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New bill would prevent DOC from shipping inmates to out-of-state prisons

ANCHORAGE – State lawmakers are pushing back against the Dunleavy Administration’s effort to send Alaska inmates to private prisons in the Lower 48.

Lawmakers demand resolution to ‘existential crisis’ faced by coastal communities in wake of new ferry cuts

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Lawmakers demand resolution to ‘existential crisis’ faced by coastal communities in wake of new ferry cuts

ANCHORAGE – Today, several lawmakers who represent coastal communities urged the Dunleavy Administration to fulfill the Alaska Department of Transportation’s mission statement to “Keep Alaska moving through service and infrastructure” by promptly getting two essential Alaska Marine Highway System vessels back into operation.

Judge sides with Legislature, rules that forward funding of education is constitutional

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Judge sides with Legislature, rules that forward funding of education is constitutional

ANCHORAGE – The Alaska Superior Court issued an order Thursday evening that ruled against the governor’s attempt to reject the Legislature’s forward funding of K-12 education.

Representative Claman to host fall constituent meeting at Anchorage Legislative Office

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Representative Claman to host fall constituent meeting at Anchorage Legislative Office

ANCHORAGE – Representative Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) will hold a fall constituent meeting this Saturday, November 2. The event will be held at the Anchorage Legislative Information Office (LIO) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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New legislation calls for testing of rape kits within six months

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New legislation calls for testing of rape kits within six months

ANCHORAGE – Today, on the final day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Rep. Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) announced new legislation that would require rape kits to be tested within six months. Current law requires testing of rape kits within one year.

Lawmakers to DOC: Shipping prisoners out of state will make Alaska more dangerous

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Lawmakers to DOC: Shipping prisoners out of state will make Alaska more dangerous

ANCHORAGE – A group of representatives today sent a letter urging Department of Corrections Commissioner Nancy Dahlstrom to reverse the Dunleavy Administration’s plan to ship hundreds of incarcerated Alaskans to private prisons in the Lower 48.

Lawmakers encourage preservation of athletic programs at UAA, UAF

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Lawmakers encourage preservation of athletic programs at UAA, UAF

FAIRBANKS – Today, a group of lawmakers sent a letter to University of Alaska leadership encouraging the preservation of athletic programs at both UAA and UAF, even as the university system grapples with consolidation.

LATEST Newsletters

Straight Talk with Sara Hannan

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Straight Talk with Sara Hannan

Welcome to my first newsletter of the new year! I changed the name from "Legislative Update" to reflect the intent of my message, which is to provide you with “Straight Talk” about what is going on in the Capitol and around town. Legislative process and debates in the Capitol are not always easy to understand. I hope you find my "Straight Talk" newsletter to be a source of accurate clear and relevant updates. Thank you for staying engaged

Constituent coffees and free MLK legal clinic

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Constituent coffees and free MLK legal clinic

Join me for a pre-session constituent meeting this Saturday, January 11th from 10-11:00 am at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church. You can RSVP online on Facebook. Feel free to invite your friends and family!

Happy New Year! Holiday Greetings and Holiday Decorations

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Happy New Year! Holiday Greetings and Holiday Decorations

Warm holiday greetings from our office. We hope your recent days have been filled with laughs with loved ones. We celebrated Christmas last week, Hanukkah ended Monday, Hmong New Year’s celebrations are happening, and tomorrow is the last day of Kwanzaa.

Rep. Adam Wool’s Enews Update: Happy New Year! Looking Ahead to the 2020 Legislative Session

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Rep. Adam Wool’s Enews Update: Happy New Year! Looking Ahead to the 2020 Legislative Session

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are excited about the new year ahead. It’s been a very eventful year in politics and our state is very much a part of that. We had a tumultuous session last year that went on way too long but finally ended up in a decent place.

Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Merry Christmas One and All

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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Merry Christmas One and All

On Christmas Eve, I want to send my best wishes to you and your family. I have always cherished the Christmas season because I get to spend some quality time with my friends and family.

Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: Happy Holidays!

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Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: Happy Holidays!

Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: Governor Releases FY21 Budget

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Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: Governor Releases FY21 Budget

On December 11, Governor Dunleavy released his proposal for the operating, capital, and mental health budgets for Fiscal Year 2021, which will begin on July 1, 2020. The proposal is a marked departure from the budget the governor proposed for FY20.

Governor’s FY21 budget is out

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Governor’s FY21 budget is out

Governor Dunleavy released his FY21 budget last Wednesday flat-funding essential state services including public education and Medicaid, and restored several programs the administration sought to eliminate last year including senior benefits for low income elders.

BP-Hilcorp Hearing, Budget, and A Very Busy Fall – Part 3 of 3- My Fairbanks Fall

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BP-Hilcorp Hearing, Budget, and A Very Busy Fall – Part 3 of 3- My Fairbanks Fall

I hope this holiday season is bringing joy to your home and family! I’m grateful for our beautiful mountains and am hoping to use my down time for more time outside. Here’s to hoping for more snow!

Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Budgets and Christmas Trees

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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Budgets and Christmas Trees

Last Wednesday, Governor Mike Dunleavy unveiled his budget proposal for the next fiscal year. I anticipated a budget with deep cuts to many of the essential state services that I have been fighting to protect. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised to find, for the most part, a status-quo budget. While certainly not perfect, the Legislature can work with this budget as a starting point.

Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: Winter Safety Resources

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Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: Winter Safety Resources

Winter is finally here, and that means more snow (hopefully)! It is incumbent on all of us to prepare our vehicles and our driving expectations for Alaska’s winter conditions.

Thanksgiving Update

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Thanksgiving Update

It is truly a privilege to represent you in District 24. As the snow finally looks like it's here to stay, I wanted to provide an update on projects happening in my office during the interim months and take the time to express my deep gratitude for the blessings we enjoy. While we are not currently in session, we have been steadily working to ensure progress towards improving education opportunities, strengthening public safety, promoting a healthy business environment, and protecting your property rights.

Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Help for Veterans and Military Spouses

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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Help for Veterans and Military Spouses

Alaska is a military state. Because of our strategic location, the federal government continues to invest millions of dollars every year in bases and other infrastructure. Alaska is also a military state because we are home to more veterans per capita than any other state in the nation. In many ways, Alaska’s economy is shaped by the thousands of soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, veterans, and their families who call Alaska home. That’s why I have sponsored legislation to help military families in Alaska.

Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: Happy Thanksgiving!

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Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: Happy Thanksgiving!

As we congregate with friends, family, and good food on Thursday, let’s remind one another of all we have to be grateful for. May we also be mindful of those in need and take time to share a smile and lend a helping hand. I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday weekend!

Gratitude & A Very Busy Fall – Part 2 of 3 – Kotzebue and Red Dog Mine visit

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Gratitude & A Very Busy Fall – Part 2 of 3 – Kotzebue and Red Dog Mine visit

This week is Thanksgiving and as we transition into this holiday season I hope we are reminded of all the reasons for being grateful. I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve and to work for our community. Thank you!