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Rep. Ivy Spohnholz announces she will not run for office in 2022
JUNEAU - Rep. Ivy Spohnholz announced today that she will not run for office after six years of service in the Alaska House of Representatives
Alaska Legislature passes permanent telehealth expansion and flexibilities
JUNEAU - The telehealth access Alaskans relied on during the pandemic is on the path to becoming permanent after Rep. Ivy Spohnholz's House Bill 265 passed the Senate floor by a vote of 17-0
Legislature passes permanent telehealth expansion and flexibilities
JUNEAU - The telehealth access Alaskans relied on during the pandemic is on the path to becoming permanent after Rep. Ivy Spohnholz's House Bill 265 passed the Senate floor by a vote of 17-0.
Legislature Passes Bill Protecting Marine Highway and Higher Education
JUNEAU - Funding sources for the Alaska Marine Highway and Alaska higher education scholarships are nearly off the table from future political fights.
Alaska Legislature Passes Bill to Make the Court Visitor Program More Efficient
Last night, the Alaska State Legislature passed House Bill 155 to improve the Alaska Court Visitor Program by transferring the program’s responsibilities from the Office of Public Advocacy to the Alaska Court System.
Rep. Calvin Schrage’s energy financing bill passes Senate
JUNEAU – The Senate has passed, and the House concurred on Rep. Calvin Schrage's legislation that aims to help businesses finance commercial property energy efficiency improvements.
Rep. Edgmon’s bill bringing affordable, high-speed internet to Alaskans passes Senate
JUNEAU - Legislation that will help bring affordable, high-speed internet to homes across Alaska just passed a major legislative hurdle. House Bill 363, introduced by Representative Bryce Edgmon, passed the Senate 16-2.
Alaska Food Strategy Task Force legislation passes Senate
JUNEAU - Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan effort led by Rep. Liz Snyder to help tackle the issues surrounding food security in Alaska.
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Alaska Matters: Budget & Legislation Update
On Tuesday, the Senate passed House Bill 281, a bill that includes the operating budget and capital budget.
Happy Mother’s Day
Today is Mother’s Day. I want to send a huge thank you to all the amazing moms, grandmas, and stepmoms for everything they do in our lives. Today is the day to reach out to the mothers in your life and give them your love.
Representative Edgmon’s Newsletter, May 6, 2022
With 12 days left in the regular session, we're quickly approaching May 18, which is the end of the 32nd legislature.
House passes legislation strengthening public safety in rural Alaska
JUNEAU – The Alaska House helped strengthen public safety in rural Alaska today when it passed legislation that would update the Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) program. Senate Bill 81, which passed 34-2, implements seven recommendations that the bipartisan and bicameral VPSO Working Group made in their report, which was adopted on January 24, 2020.
How to Protect Women’s Health Care in Alaska
Reading the leaked Supreme Court opinion that would take away women’s fundamental right to make their own health care decisions—decisions that in many cases are necessary to save their lives—is surreal.
Alaska Matters: Reproductive Freedom & Teacher Appreciation Week
Reproductive freedom and access to healthcare must be protected. Monday's leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court brought disheartening news.
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