April 17, 2015

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NEWS: Alaska Senate Passes Legislation to Expand the Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

April 17, 2015

Juneau – Today, the Alaska Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Representative Adam Wool (D-Fairbanks) to expand the popular Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge in Fairbanks. House Bill 70 passed the Senate by a vote of 20-0. The bill previously passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 37-1. HB 70 will now go back to the House for concurrence due to minor changes made during the committee process in the Senate.

NEWS: Rep. Gara Offers Alternatives to Pay Cuts for Public Employees

April 17, 2015

JUNEAU – Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) submitted legislation to cut the cost of state government without voiding statutory cost of living pay increases for public employees. The Legislature is currently considering a rollback for pay increases in the proposed FY 2016 operating budget and individual bills in the House and Senate. Rep. Gara opposes these proposals.

NEWS: Two Days Left in Session – Still No Erin’s Law

April 17, 2015

JUNEAU – There are two days left in the first session of the 29th Alaska Legislature and vital legislation called Erin’s Law has yet to make it the either the Senate or House floors.