House proposal would prevent Legislature from overspending Permanent Fund
Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D-Sitka) on Wednesday introduced a proposal to fully protect the Alaska Permanent Fund in the constitution.
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Lawmakers request continuation of Transboundary Working Group
Twenty-two members of the Alaska Legislature sent a letter to Governor Mike Dunleavy and Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer, asking them to continue the Transboundary Working Group.
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House of Representatives passes bill to establish Hmong-American Veterans Day
The Alaska House of Representatives on Monday passed legislation to establish May 15 as Hmong-American Veterans Day in recognition of the Hmong people who fought alongside the United States during the Vietnam War.
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NEWS: Today is the First Meeting of the Alaska Children’s Caucus
Lawmakers to Discuss How to Protect Children and Promote Healthy Families Juneau – The newly reformed Alaska Children’s Caucus in
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Members of House Majority send letter urging DHSS to fund Senior Benefits Program
JUNEAU – Thousands of low-income seniors were notified this week by the Department of Health and Social Services that benefits paid through the Senior Benefits Program will stop at the beginning of May.
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House of Representatives passes operating budget that cuts spending by $200 million
JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives on Thursday voted 24-to-14 to pass the operating budget bill, House Bill 39.
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Resolutions introduced in 3 states to designate 2019 as International Year of the Salmon
JUNEAU – State representatives from three states are introducing resolutions and a joint memorial this week to recognize 2019 as International Year of the Salmon.
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House members demand open, competitive process to determine the future of API
The Department of Health and Social Services recently entered into a contract with Wellpath, an out-of-state company that has a troubling track record of health and safety issues, to take over operation and management of the Alaska Psychiatric Institute.
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