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Alaska Legislature Extends Workers’ Compensation to the Organized Militia

April 27, 2018 admin

Juneau – Today, the Alaska Legislature unanimously approved a bill to extend workers’ compensation coverage to members of Alaska’s organized militia. Members of the Alaska State Defense Force are covered by workers’ compensation when ordered into active state service. However, that protection does not extend during training exercises. House Bill 126 fixes that discrepancy by extending workers compensation to cover injuries incurred during training.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. Jason Grenn

Alaska Legislature Unanimously Passes HB43: Right to Try

April 25, 2018 admin

Juneau – Today, the Alaska Legislature unanimously passed legislation to increase patient rights in Alaska. House Bill 43, also known as the “Right to Try” bill, was sponsored by Representative Jason Grenn (I-Anchorage). It allows terminally ill patients who have exhausted all FDA-approved treatment options and do not qualify for clinical trials to gain faster access to safe but experimental drugs in an effort to save or extend their own lives.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. Dan Ortiz

Alaska Legislature Seeks to Protect Alaska Native Languages from Extinction

April 25, 2018 admin

Juneau – Today, the Alaska Legislature passed a resolution calling for action to ensure the survival of Alaska Native Languages. House Concurrent Resolution 19, sponsored by Representative Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan) passed the Alaska House of Representatives last month, and today the Alaska State Senate passed the resolution by a vote of 20-0.

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Speaker Edgmon Addresses Media Reports About Rep. Parish

April 25, 2018 admin

Juneau – Speaker of the House Rep. Bryce Edgmon (D-Dillingham) has issued the following statement to respond to recent media reports documenting an allegation of sexual harassment against Representative Justin Parish (D-Juneau).
“Our caucus takes allegations of this nature very seriously. However, I wanted to provide some clarifying comments following yesterday’s report.

Bills Caucus Press Coalition Press Press Rep. Andy Josephson

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).

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