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Legislature enshrines Tribal Child Welfare Compact in Alaska Law
JUNEAU – Today, legislation passed the State Legislature that enshrined the historic and landmark Tribal Child Welfare compact in Alaska Statute. House Bill 184 codifies the Tribal Child Welfare compact
Employee retention bill passes House
JUNEAU – Yesterday, the House passed legislation by Rep. Andy Josephson to attract and retain State employees with a cost of living adjustment after a substantial gap.
Alaska Legislature Passes Bill to Strengthen Practice of Physical and Occupational Therapy
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Legislature passed legislation sponsored by Representative Matt Claman that amends the governing statutes for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants practicing in Alaska.
Legislation by Rep. Zulkosky passes Senate providing State recognition of Alaska Native Tribes
JUNEAU – On a unanimous vote, legislation by Rep. Zulkosky codifying federal recognition of Alaska’s Tribes in State law for the first time passed the Senate this morning.
House increases access to mental and behavioral health treatment centers
JUNEAU – Today, the House passed legislation that expands crisis residential centers and crisis stabilization centers in Alaska. House Bill 172 establishes an alternative placement option for individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health crises.
Representative Edgmon’s Newsletter, May 2, 2022
Today marks day 105 of the legislative session. There's still a lot of work to do, and with 16 days left before the 121 day constitutional limit, things will continue to pick up in the final weeks of the regular session.
House Passes Protections for Marine Highway and Higher Education
JUNEAU – By a vote of 25-15, legislation passed the House today designed to protect the Alaska Marine Highway and Higher Education Investment funds from the annual Constitutional Budget Reserve sweep.
House passes bill to help bring Alaskans affordable, high-speed internet
JUNEAU - Alaskans across the state took a major step towards having affordable, high-speed internet in their homes. House Bill 363, introduced by Representative Bryce Edgmon, lays the groundwork to make Alaska eligible for the unprecedented level of federal funds available for broadband investment, while establishing a fund to create parity in internet costs between rural and urban 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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