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Our coalition’s founding principle is that the Permanent Fund belongs as much to future generations as it does to Alaskans today
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Bill protecting access to WWII internment site signed into law
JUNEAU – Today, a years-long effort to preserve access to a cemetery at the site of a World War Two internment camp where Unangax people were held reached its culmination as the governor signed House Bill 10 into law.
Lawmakers remember Albert Kookesh’s life of service to Alaska
Rep. Kreiss-Tomkins: ‘We lost a giant both in Alaska politics and in the Southeast community as a whole’
House of Representatives praise legislation allowing cruise ships to return to Alaska
JUNEAU — Alaska House Coalition members welcomed the passage of federal legislation H.R. 1318, which will allow cruise lines to return to Alaska without first stopping in Canada.
House passes bill establishing retirement system to keep law enforcement officers in Alaska
JUNEAU — The Alaska House of Representatives voted today to pass legislation that would provide a new retirement incentive to help attract law enforcement officers and firefighters to have careers in Alaska.
Act providing State recognition of Alaska Native Tribes passes House of Representatives
JUNEAU — The House of Representatives voted 35-4 today to pass House Bill 123, a bill that formally recognizes the Alaska Native Tribes that have existed and governed themselves for millennia.
Lawmakers approve bill to increase consumer protections for car buyers
JUNEAU — Today, the Alaska Legislature passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) that strengthens Alaska’s motor vehicle dealer license requirements by modernizing the statute and incorporating reasonable standards for obtaining a motor vehicle dealer’s license without creating barriers to entry into the field or restricting competition
Proposal aimed at identifying long-term ferry solutions passes Senate, 20-0
JUNEAU – A bill establishing a nine-member Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board passed the Alaska State Senate today, 20-0.
Measure supporting Alaska’s aquatic farmers unanimously passes Legislature
JUNEAU – A bill that removes a layer of bureaucracy from aquatic farmers cleared its final legislative hurdle this weekend, as the House of Representatives voted 37-3 to adopt the Senate version of House Bill 115.
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Arduin 2.0
Remember when Donna Arduin led the Dunleavy administration’s jihad against public services, attempting to make over a billion dollars in cuts?
PFDs, (more) budget negotiations, and Eastside events
The House passed their version of the budget on May 10. Wednesday, May 19th, was the last day of session.
Alaska Matters: Memorial Day & Special Session Update
As we look forward to the Memorial Day weekend, let us also take time to pause and remember our fallen service members and pay tribute to the men and women of our armed forces who bravely serve our country.
Legislative Special Session
On May 19th, we finished our regular legislative session and immediately began special session.
Representative Bryce Edgmon’s May 21 Newsletter
The legislature adjourned the first regular 32nd Legislative Session just before midnight on May 19, only to return the next day to begin the 30-day session called by the Governor to complete the budget and work on a fiscal plan.
End of session budget update, upcoming special sessions, and ARPA information
The budget process moved slowly this year. The House organized one month late but we were still on track to get it done in time.
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