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Juneau Delegation remembers Bill Hudson
With great sadness the Juneau Delegation of the Alaska State Legislature would like to honor the passing of former Alaska State Representative Bill Hudson.
Co-Chairs of HHSS encourage Alaskans to recognize and thank frontline healthcare workers in week of appreciation
Representatives Tiffany Zulkosky (D-Bethel) and Liz Snyder (D-Anchorage) invite Alaskans to join them, during the week of October 17-23, in recognizing and thanking frontline healthcare workers across the state for their continued service to Alaska throughout the ongoing pandemic.
FEMA, State of Alaska plan to bring outside health professionals to confront COVID a positive step, HSS co-chairs say
JUNEAU — The State of Alaska today announced a plan that attempts to import hundreds of medical personnel as our state experiences the highest levels of COVID-19 at any point in the pandemic and grapples with the worst infection rates in the nation.
Speaker urges Senate, Governor to join the House and deliver Alaskans an $1,100 PFD
JUNEAU— Following the cancellation of House Floor today, Speaker Louise Stutes released the following statement:
Coalition members frustrated with politics interfering with hospitals’ COVID-19 response
ANCHORAGE — Following the amendment that the House Minority tacked on to Senate Bill 3006, legislators heard from healthcare workers and the Department of Health and Social Services, who advise that the bill in its current form is more detrimental than beneficial in enabling hospitals to address the COVID emergency. On that advice, the bill will not be sent back to the floor.
Alaska House hears presentation on complete fiscal plan, providing for growing dividends and essential services
ANCHORAGE — The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing today on legislation that would solve the state's structural budget deficit while also keeping the state on track to permanently provide healthy dividends to Alaskans.
House Majority Coalition affirms support for COVID-19 disaster declaration
JUNEAU — Today, Speaker Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak) released the following statement affirming the House Majority Coalition's support for the governor to immediately declare a temporary 30-day disaster declaration on the COVID-19 pandemic:
Representatives urge governor to declare COVID-19 disaster declaration
JUNEAU — Following the introduction of the Governor's bill S.B. 3006, House Health and Social Services Co-Chairs Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky (D-Bethel) and Rep. Liz Snyder (D-Anchorage) released the following joint statement:
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Alaska Matters: Governor Dunleavy and Former Staff Violated Constitution
Last week, U.S. District Judge John Sedwick found that Governor Dunleavy and his former Chief of Staff violated the constitutional rights of Alaskans employed at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute who refused to pledge allegiance to the governor.
Your Chance to Submit Testimony on Redistricting
I’ve heard from many people who wish to submit public comments on redistricting, and with the process moving quickly I want to provide you with a summary of what the Redistricting Board is considering.
Alaska Matters: Legislature Funds Affordable Dividend
Last week, the legislature funded a $1,100 permanent fund dividend for the second time this year after it was previously vetoed by the governor.
Legislature adjourns from its third special session, funds PFDs for Alaskans
Before adjourning on Tuesday, the legislature funded a $1,110 PFD for the second time this year. Governor Dunleavy has signed it into law which means Alaskans can count on a dividend to be paid in October.
Alaska Matters: House Passes Appropriations Bill Funding Affordable Dividend
On Tuesday, the House passed an appropriations bill that appropriates a $1,100 permanent fund dividend and rejects the governor's proposed $3 billion overdraw from the Earnings Reserve Account.
The Speaker Prevails
After Governor Dunleavy vetoed the Permanent Fund Dividend, Alaska Legal Services, public radio, care for foster children, and numerous other programs, he called a special session without putting an appropriations bill on the agenda.
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