ALASKA HOUSE MAJORITY

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.

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

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

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security CARES Act on the desk.

Group of lawmakers raise alarm about expiring public health emergency declaration

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Group of lawmakers raise alarm about expiring public health emergency declaration

ANCHORAGE – A group of legislators wrote Governor Dunleavy today, highlighting concerns brought to them by the Alaska Municipal League and various healthcare stakeholders about the November 15th expiration of the public health emergency declaration.

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Legislators urge action from administration as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations surge

Covid-19, Press, Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky, Rep. Zack Fields

Legislators urge action from administration as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations surge

ANCHORAGE – The State of Alaska is experiencing incredibly high rates of COVID-19 transmission, with daily records for new cases set multiple times last week and the availability of adult ICU beds now dangerously low.

Lawmaker recognizes African American Soldiers Contribution to Building the Alaska Highway Day

Press, Rep. Geran Tarr

Lawmaker recognizes African American Soldiers Contribution to Building the Alaska Highway Day

ANCHORAGE– October 25th is African American Soldiers Contribution to Building the Alaska Highway Day, as established by Senate Bill 46 that passed into law in 2017. This monumental accomplishment was achieved with the labor of the African American soldiers, who completed the highway ahead of schedule, despite being subject to substandard conditions and non-functioning equipment.

Public health leaders predict challenging winter months as Alaska grapples with pandemic

Covid-19, Press, Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky

Public health leaders predict challenging winter months as Alaska grapples with pandemic

ANCHORAGE – As Alaska’s daily case totals for COVID-19 continue to break records across the state, a broad cross-section of healthcare experts are voicing concern that the coming weeks and months could strain the state’s healthcare system and test the resolve of Alaskans unless mitigating steps are taken now.

Lawmakers commend new infrastructure at Nome Airport

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Lawmakers commend new infrastructure at Nome Airport

NOME – Representative Neal Foster and Senator Donny Olson today lauded the partnership that built a new ramp at the Nome Airport that will help elders and people with disabilities more easily enter and exit small planes.

Lawmakers troubled by voting issues in rural communities

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Lawmakers troubled by voting issues in rural communities

‘We cannot dismiss the fact that this election cycle has been plagued with mishaps and confusion’ ANCHORAGE – Lawmakers who […]

Group of lawmakers request disaster declaration for Southeast fishermen

Press, Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins

Group of lawmakers request disaster declaration for Southeast fishermen

SITKA – Five members of the Alaska State Legislature addressed a letter to Governor Dunleavy requesting for a disaster declaration for all eligible species of salmon in the region.

Alaska’s Bush Caucus requests ADF&G Commissioner advocate for reduction of halibut bycatch caps

Press, Rep. Bryce Edgmon, Rep. Dan Ortiz, Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky

Alaska’s Bush Caucus requests ADF&G Commissioner advocate for reduction of halibut bycatch caps

SITKA- Today, five members of the Alaska Legislature's Bush Caucus sent a letter to Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Vincent-Lang requesting his advocacy for the reduction of halibut bycatch caps at next month's North Pacific Fishery Management Council.

Nonpartisan attorney confirms governor can legally answer questions about AG’s resignation

Press, Rep. Zack Fields

Nonpartisan attorney confirms governor can legally answer questions about AG’s resignation

ANCHORAGE – The Legislature’s non-partisan attorneys have confirmed that Gov. Mike Dunleavy could legally answer important factual questions related to the instances of harassment that forced former Attorney General Kevin Clarkson to resign.

Experts tell lawmakers public health measures are essential to Alaska’s economic recovery

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Experts tell lawmakers public health measures are essential to Alaska’s economic recovery

ANCHORAGE – Economists at a joint hearing of the Health and Social Services and House State Affairs committees urged the state to implement public health measures that will contain the COVID-19 virus and enable economic recovery.

National group selects Juneau legislator to research international education systems

Press, Rep. Andi Story

National group selects Juneau legislator to research international education systems

JUNEAU – The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) recently selected Rep. Andi Story (D-Juneau) to be part of the Legislative International Education Study Group.

Bering Strait villages identify quarantine facilities through collaboration with Alaska DMVA

Press, Rep. Neal Foster

Bering Strait villages identify quarantine facilities through collaboration with Alaska DMVA

NOME – Many rural communities across Alaska continue to experience the spread of COVID-19, yet a significant number of villages lack the resources and facilities necessary to enact protective measures if a positive case occurs.

Lawmakers look for alternatives to help Alaskans in need following closure of Carrs, Northway Mall

Press, Rep. Geran Tarr

Lawmakers look for alternatives to help Alaskans in need following closure of Carrs, Northway Mall

ANCHORAGE – Officials announced this week that Northway Mall will close next month. Rep. Geran Tarr and Sen. Tom Begich recently co-signed a letter to Carrs, the anchor tenant of Northway Mall, asking about the company’s plans to address the needs of Alaskans living nearby without vehicles or reasonable access to other grocery outlets.

Lawmakers vote to expand eligibility for small businesses to receive CARES funds

Press, Rep. Andy Josephson, Rep. Chris Tuck

Lawmakers vote to expand eligibility for small businesses to receive CARES funds

ANCHORAGE – The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee (LB&A) voted this afternoon to make it so more Alaskans will have access federal pandemic relief money made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Today’s vote amends the eligibility requirements of the small business relief program originally approved on May 11 through the Revised Program Legislative proposal.

Alexei Painter chosen to lead nonpartisan Division of Legislative Finance

Press, Rep. Chris Tuck

Alexei Painter chosen to lead nonpartisan Division of Legislative Finance

ANCHORAGE – Today, the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee (LB&A) hired Alexei Painter of Juneau as Director of the Alaska Division of Legislative Finance. Painter takes over for Pat Pitney, who was recently hired as interim president for the University of Alaska.