I am grateful for your commitment to making sure Alaskans are aware of the importance of responding to the 2020 Census. From your co-sponsorship of Senate Concurrent Resolution 31, to your highlighting of the issue on social media, it’s clear that the census remains a high priority for both of you.
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Colleagues remember Rep. Gary Knopp as a one-of-a-kind leader
ANCHORAGE – Rep. Gary Knopp died today in a plane crash above the Sterling Highway in his hometown of Soldotna.
Speaker Edgmon makes appointment to the Alaska Redistricting Board
ANCHORAGE – House Speaker Bryce Edgmon (I-Dillingham) today announced the appointment of Nicole Borromeo to serve on the Alaska Redistricting Board.
Workplace safety experts caution that Alaska workers need better protections against COVID-19
ANCHORAGE – The House State Affairs Committee heard testimony today from workplace safety experts and labor leaders on the steps needed to protect workers from COVID-19. Members of the Dunleavy Administration were invited to participate but declined to attend.
Alaska health experts urge swift statewide action as COVID-19 cases surge
BETHEL – Healthcare providers from across Alaska testified today to the House Health and Social Services Committee that they are bracing for a wave of COVID-19 infections as the state continues to experience a rapid increase in the number of positive cases.
Lawmaker commemorates 30th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
ANCHORAGE – This week marks the 30th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act, landmark civil rights legislation that guaranteed the rights of Americans with disabilities by prohibiting discrimination based on a disability, requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, and ensuring accessibility options for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations.
School officials describe challenges to a safe reopening this fall
ANCHORAGE – The House Education Committee today heard testimony from Alaska education leaders and state officials on the challenges ahead for schools preparing to safely teach 130,000 students amid a global pandemic.
I’ll keep pushing for CARES Act fixes that work for you & draft legislation
I hope you’ve been able to get out and enjoy some of the amazing summer weather we’ve had! I feel lucky to have had some time outside fishing and camping and soaking in summer. It’s definitely a pick me up during the pandemic that is limiting our ability to do other fun things.