Special Session – Alaska House Majority Coalition

NEWS: Senate Bill 54 Becomes Law; Will Help Make Alaska Safer

November 27, 2017 admin alaskans, crime, governor, press, SB54, sentencing, special session

Anchorage – Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon (D-Dillingham) released the following statement upon learning that Alaska Governor Bill Walker has signed Senate Bill 54 into law.

Newsletters Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux Special Session

Rep. LeDoux’s November 24th Newsletter: Happy Thanksgiving! 4th Special Session adjourns

November 24, 2017November 26, 2017 admin anchorage, health care, holiday, newsletter, special session

I hope you all had a very happy Thanksgiving! And I hope that you were able to spend quality time with friends and family, and took a moment to relax and appreciate the many gifts that life has given us.

Event Newsletters Rep. Matt Claman Special Session

Rep. Claman’s November 22nd Newsletter: Giving Thanks & End of Fourth Special Session

November 22, 2017November 26, 2017 admin anchorage, event, generosity, give back, newsletter, public safety, special session

Happy Thanksgiving! As we congregate with friends, family, and good food, 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.

Newsletters Rep. Louise Stutes Special Session

Rep. Stutes’ November 14th Newsletter: Special Session Update

November 14, 2017 admin governor, kodiak, newsletter, SB54, SB91, senate, special session, update

I wanted to provide you with a small update from my perspective on the fourth special session. The Senate returned to Juneau last Friday, approved SB 54, and adjourned the fourth special session without addressing Governor Walker’s revenue bill.

Bills Newsletters Rep. Les Gara Special Session

Rep. Gara’s November 13th Newsletter: Senate Leaders Choose No Jail Time for Car Theft, Sexual Abuse of Minors (and a Bigger Recession!) Over Staying at Work

November 13, 2017November 13, 2017 admin anchorage, crime, governor, newsletter, recession, SB54, senate, sentencing, special session

I’m here in Juneau, with almost no senators. That’s been the case for most of Special Session, as most Republican Senate majority members skipped work the first ten days of this 30-day Special Session and then left for good this past Saturday.

Finance Newsletters Rep. Paul Seaton Special Session

Rep. Seaton’s November 13th Newsletter

November 13, 2017 admin alaskans, finance, homer, newsletter, public testimony, SB54, special session

Greetings from Juneau on this the 21st day of the 4th special session. Winter has arrived in Juneau with the first snow fall of the week occurring last Friday. I hope you at home had a nice Veterans Day.

Bills Coalition Press Press Rep. Bryce Edgmon Rep. Chris Tuck Rep. Paul Seaton Special Session

NEWS: Hope for Fiscal Solutions, and a Fix to the Crime Bill Will Keep the House in Special Session

November 13, 2017 admin caucus press, crime, press, SB54, sentencing, special session

Juneau – The Alaska House Majority Coalition will continue to hold technical floor sessions in Juneau until the Fourth Special Session of the 30th Alaska State Legislature ends on November 21st.

Op-Ed Rep. Justin Parish Special Session

OPINION: Answers to your questions about public safety

November 12, 2017November 12, 2017 admin crime, juneau, justice, law enforcement, op-ed, opinion, public, safety, SB54, sentencing

Why has crime increased in Alaska? Three of the biggest drivers are the opioid epidemic, the ongoing recession and multiple years of cuts to law enforcement (both on the street and in the courtroom). How much is because of each of those, and how much is because of state policy, I just don’t know. As far as I’ve seen, no one can say for sure.