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Legislature Wants Wild and Domestic Animals in Alaska Protected from Infectious Diseases

April 24, 2018 admin

Juneau – Today, the Alaska Legislature passed a resolution urging cooperation among state departments to protect the health of wild and domestic animals. House Concurrent Resolution 23 calls for increased data collection on diseases and foreign pathogens to better facilitate science-based management decisions. The resolution is a call to action for the Departments of Fish and Game, Natural Resources, and Environmental Conservation to cooperate on measures to prevent the spread of diseases and pathogens among Alaska’s wildlife and domestic animals.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. Chris Tuck

Alaska Legislature Urges Development of Critical Arctic Infrastructure

April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 admin

Juneau – Today, the Alaska Legislature unanimously approved a resolution calling for the federal government to help develop critical infrastructure and emergency response capabilities in the Arctic region, including the development of a deep-water port on the northern coast of Alaska. House Joint Resolution 33 passed the Alaska State Senate today after being passed earlier this month by the Alaska House of Representatives.

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Legislature Votes to Early Fund Public Education in Alaska

April 18, 2018 admin

Juneau – Earlier today, the Alaska Legislature passed legislation to early fund Alaska’s K-12 public education system. House Bill 287 prioritizes public education by advancing it from the normal budget process.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. Adam Wool Rep. Louise Stutes

Legislature Approves Increased Benefits for Those Displaced by Federal Construction Projects in Alaska

April 18, 2018April 19, 2018 admin

Juneau – Today, the Alaska Legislature passed legislation to increase the maximum relocation benefits available to those displaced by federally funded construction projects. House Bill 131 brings Alaska statutes in line with federal laws that were changed in 2012 with the passage of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. Prior to passage of the act, federal relocation benefit rates had not been changed in 30-years. HB 131 was sponsored by the House Transportation Committee under the leadership of Co-Chairs Rep. Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak) and Rep. Adam Wool (D-Fairbanks).

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. David Guttenberg

Legislature Urges Respect for Marijuana Legalization in Alaska

April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 admin

Juneau – Today, the Alaska State Senate joined the Alaska House of Representatives in passing a resolution calling on the federal government to respect states’ rights and the will of the Alaskan people regarding marijuana policy. House Joint Resolution 21, sponsored by Rep. David Guttenberg (D-Fairbanks), also urges the federal government to reconsider its listing of marijuana as a schedule one controlled substance.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky

Help for Small Businesses Passes the Alaska House

April 16, 2018 admin

Juneau – Today, the Alaska House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to improve a program intended to help in the startup and expansion of small and micro businesses in Alaska. The Alaska Microloan Program was created to help small businesses get access to needed capital. House Bill 304 was put forward by Alaska Governor Bill Walker and carried on the House floor today by Representative Tiffany Zulkosky (D-Bethel), who issued the following statement.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. Harriet Drummond

Public Records Restriction for Past Marijuana Convictions Passes House

April 15, 2018 admin

Juneau – Today, the Alaska House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Representative Harriet Drummond (D-Anchorage) to protect Alaskans’ ability to go to work despite past convictions for marijuana possession. House Bill 316 restricts public access to records related to simple marijuana possession in the wake of voter approval of legalization in Alaska in November of 2014. The bill also calls for the Alaska CourtView system to be wiped clean of all marijuana convictions classified as a VIA misdemeanor. The citizens’ initiative allowed the sale and consumption of recreational marijuana but failed to address how to deal with those previously convicted of marijuana possession.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky

Help for Small Businesses Passes the Alaska House

April 15, 2018 admin

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