Standing Together for Alaska

The Alaska House Majority is the organization that controls the House of Representatives. The group is composed of 23 members. Our mission is to provide quality representation to all Alaskans through integrity, engagement, and informed leadership so that every citizen’s quality of life will improve for generations to come.

ALASKA HOUSE MAJORITY
Accomplishments of the 31st Legislature, 2019-20

The Alaska Legislature’s COVID-19 Response

The House Majority is working to protect the health of Alaskans, the financial health of workers, and our state’s economy as we grapple with COVID-19. Click here for more information on how the Alaska Legislature is responding to the new coronavirus

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Revenue Sources Book Spring Update

Point of Interest: Spring 2020 Revenue Sources Book Summary

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Meet Our Leadership Team

The Alaska House Majority leadership team includes Speaker Bryce Edgmon (I-Dillingham), Majority Leader Steve Thompson (R-Fairbanks), Finance Committee Co-Chairs Neal Foster (D-Nome) and Jennifer Johnston (R-Anchorage), Rules Chair Chuck Kopp (R-Anchorage) and Majority Whip Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak).

Speaker of the House

Bryce Edgmon
(I-Dillingham)

Majority Leader

Steve Thompson
(R-Fairbanks)

Rules Chair

Chuck Kopp (R-Anchorage)

Majority Whip

Louise Stutes
(R-Kodiak)

Finance Co-Chair

Neal Foster
(D-Nome)

Finance Co-Chair

Jennifer Johnston
(R-Anchorage)

House Majority Members

LATEST press

Legislators hear more public testimony from small businesses regarding AK CARES Grant program

Press, Rep. Ivy Spohnholz

Legislators hear more public testimony from small businesses regarding AK CARES Grant program

ANCHORAGE – More than a month after the State of Alaska received hundreds of millions of federal dollars to launch a pandemic relief program for small businesses and nonprofits, only 11 percent of organizations to apply for funds have been approved and only $8.9 million of the $290 million available is out the door.

Experts urge Dunleavy Administration to issue workplace safety standards

Press, Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky, Rep. Zack Fields

Experts urge Dunleavy Administration to issue workplace safety standards

ANCHORAGE – Today, during a joint hearing of the House Health and Social Services and House State Affairs committees, lawmakers heard testimony from frontline workers and workplace safety experts who urged the Dunleavy Administration to establish workplace safety standards as organizations across our state navigate the challenges of working during a pandemic.

Interior Delegation urges governor to allow DPS and FNSB 911 dispatch project to move forward

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Interior Delegation urges governor to allow DPS and FNSB 911 dispatch project to move forward

FAIRBANKS – The members of the Interior Delegation sent a letter Monday urging the Dunleavy administration to allow the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to move forward with a previously planned co-procurement project of 911 dispatch infrastructure upgrades with the Fairbanks North Star Borough to prevent the loss of emergency service capabilities for Interior residents.

Business owners, economic development experts highlight problems with AK CARES Act

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Business owners, economic development experts highlight problems with AK CARES Act

ANCHORAGE – Small business owners and economic development experts detailed a host of problems with the AK CARES Grant Program today during a hearing of the House Labor and Commerce Committee.

Lawmakers condemn AG for politically charged effort to undermine mask requirement

Press, Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, Rep. Zack Fields

Lawmakers condemn AG for politically charged effort to undermine mask requirement

ANCHORAGE – Today, the co-chairs of the House State Affairs Committee issued statements condemning a politically charged decision by Attorney General Kevin Clarkson that undermines the health of state workers in Alaska’s largest city.

Alaska public health experts acknowledge need for increased mask wearing to prevent COVID-19

Press, Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky

Alaska public health experts acknowledge need for increased mask wearing to prevent COVID-19

ANCHORAGE – The House Health and Social Services Committee, in a hearing chaired by Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky (D-Bethel), heard testimony today from a group of State of Alaska officials and public health experts on the status of COVID-19 in our state.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Public health experts to provide update on COVID-19 in Alaska

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Public health experts to provide update on COVID-19 in Alaska

The number of people with COVID-19 in Alaska has steadily increased over the past few weeks. On Tuesday, the House Health and Social Services Committee will hold a hearing to examine the status of the pandemic in our state, and to discuss the public health challenges created by the disease.

Lawmakers thank outgoing University of Alaska president for his efforts

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Lawmakers thank outgoing University of Alaska president for his efforts

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:

Lawmaker urges communities to support Alaska LNG Project

Press, Rep. Gary Knopp

Lawmaker urges communities to support Alaska LNG Project

SOLDOTNA – The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation recently cleared a major regulatory hurdle as it received final federal approval to liquefy and export natural gas from the North Slope.

Interior Alaska lawmakers praise investment in kiln that will reduce PM2.5 emissions

Press, Rep. Adam Wool, Rep. Bart Lebon, Rep. Grier Hopkins, Steve Thompson

Interior Alaska lawmakers praise investment in kiln that will reduce PM2.5 emissions

FAIRBANKS – A company that provides electricity and heat to thousands of Interior Alaska residents recently finalized plans to construct a wood kiln that will significantly reduce PM2.5 pollution by providing a large source of dry wood for home heating.

Lawmaker urges DOE to distribute absentee ballot applications to all registered voters

Press, Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins

Lawmaker urges DOE to distribute absentee ballot applications to all registered voters

Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins cautions voter safety as Alaska sees highest seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases JUNEAU – On Thursday, the Division of Elections announced that it will send absentee ballot applications to every registered voter over the age of 65 prior to the August primary elections

Representative Gary Knopp appointed to 911 and Dispatch Consolidation Working Group

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Representative Gary Knopp appointed to 911 and Dispatch Consolidation Working Group

SOLDOTNA – Rep. Gary Knopp (R-Soldotna) will serve on the governor’s 911 and Dispatch Consolidation Working Group following an appointment to the position by House Speaker Bryce Edgmon (I-Dillingham).

Interior Delegation urges the use of emergency funds for local hospitals hit by COVID-19

Press, Rep. Adam Wool

Interior Delegation urges the use of emergency funds for local hospitals hit by COVID-19

FAIRBANKS – The Interior Delegation sent a joint letter to the City of Fairbanks and the Fairbanks North Star Borough encouraging officials to use federal dollars allocated to local governments to help Foundation Health Partners (FHP) cover costs incurred during the COVID-19 emergency.