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Lawmakers oppose governor’s decision to take cash out of the pockets of unemployed Alaskans
JUNEAU — Legislators are urging Gov. Mike Dunleavy to reconsider his decision to prematurely end distribution of federal pandemic unemployment compensation payments.
Alaska House Passes Legislation to Make Alaska’s Court Visitor Program More Efficient
JUNEAU – The House of Representatives today passed legislation to streamline the successful Alaska Court Visitor Program. House Bill 155, which passed the House today by a vote of 38-2, will transfer the program from the Office of Public Advocacy to the Alaska Court System.
House votes to cement child welfare policy that promotes local decision making
JUNEAU – The House of Representatives today voted 35-4 to pass a bill cementing an agreement that empowers Tribal governments to manage oversight of child welfare issues in partnership with the State.
House makes case for Congress to invest in Alaska’s infrastructure
JUNEAU – The House of Representatives passed House Joint Resolution 19, which articulated the need for widespread infrastructure investment in the state of Alaska.
Budget promoting stability, protecting key services passes House of Representatives
JUNEAU – The House of Representatives today passed an operating budget that funds essential services and keeps Alaska on a path toward a full recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alaska sportfisheries receive a boost in funding as HB80 passes House
JUNEAU – The House of Representatives today passed a bill that allows the Department of Fish and Game to collect funds that are vital to the successful operation of Alaska's sportfish hatcheries and facilities.
Bill creating new opportunities for Alaska’s dairy farmers passes House, 38-1
JUNEAU – The House of Representatives on Thursday voted 38-1 to pass House Bill 22, a proposal that strengthens food security in Alaska by adding new opportunities for our dairy farmers.
Firearm safe storage proposal introduced in Alaska House of Representatives
JUNEAU – A proposal to promote the safe storage of firearms was introduced in the Alaska House of Representatives earlier this week.
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It is the last Friday of the of the 2021 regular session
In this week's newsletter, a recap of a significant week: The House passed a our operating budget over to the Senate, the Governor announced two special sessions for this summer, and the legislature met in a joint session to take up the Governor's appointees to boards and commissions.
Alaska Matters: House Passes Operating Budget
This week, the House passed an operating budget. House Bill 69 is a reflection of our values and takes important steps to protect essential services and provide stability as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
House passes budget
After a third day of debate on amendments, the House passed an operating budget that protects core services and our Permanent Fund savings.
Alaska Matters: Teacher Appreciation Week!
Over the weekend, the House put in long hours working on amendments to House Bill 69 and House Bill 71, the operating and mental health budgets. We sent the bills back to the House Rules Committee and we will continue work on these bills next week.
Help is on the way for restaurants to survive the COVID-19 pandemic
Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has cost thousands of jobs and stressed many of Alaska’s small businesses to the breaking point. That’s especially true for our restaurants and cafés.
Wow, what a week.
Well that was a quite a week. Thanks to strong leadership from Speaker Louise Stutes, Rules Chairman Bryce Edgmon, and HSS Committee Co-Chairs Tiffany Zulkosky and Liz Snyder, the legislature passed HB 76, Covid response legislation that ensures we collect millions of dollars in federally-funded food relief for hungry families.
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