With summer officially here, I hope that everyone is enjoying the longer days and the sunshine while staying safe. Things have quieted down for the moment on the legislative front. I am using the spare time I now find myself with to research various policy issues facing Alaska and help constituents navigate the difficulties of COVID-19 economic relief as best as I can.
Read More →FAIRBANKS – The University of Alaska today announced that President Jim Johnsen resigned from his position. Members of the Alaska House Majority released the following statements on the leadership change:
Read More →As tumultuous times continue, I want to make sure that you remain informed and that your concerns are heard. I have really appreciated the increase in constituent and community member emails in the past week.
Read More →JUNEAU – The House of Representatives voted today to get $1.5 billion in federal emergency relief funding into the hands of Alaskan individuals, businesses, communities, and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More →JUNEAU – The Alaska Legislature will reconvene in Juneau on Monday, May 18, following an extended recess that was forced by the ongoing global pandemic
Read More →ANCHORAGE – The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee (LB&A) voted this evening to approve funds to Alaskans and Alaskan small businesses through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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