Today, the House passed House Bill 76, the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration. Alaska health providers, community leaders, and organizations that care for vulnerable populations all testified that the disaster declaration should be…
It has been a busy week at the Capitol. The many finance subcommittees largely wrapped up their work, and the House held extra floor sessions which made the time fly by.
Earlier today, the Alaska House of Representatives passed House Bill 76 (HB 76), extending the public health disaster emergency declaration until September 30, 2021.
Thanks to folks who came to the virtual constituent meeting last Friday! It is very helpful to hear the questions and ideas that constituents have.
This week, I was appointed by Speaker of the House Louise Stutes to one of the legislative seats on the Board of Directors of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI). I’m honored by the appointment because I believe in ASMI’s mission to promote Alaska seafood to the world.
Today marks the half-way point in the 120-day session established in the Alaska Constitution. We are carefully working through the governor’s proposed budget and reviewing the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.
Greetings on this 53rd day of the 32nd Legislative Session. The House was unable to organize for an extended period of time this year, much like during the 2019 session. After much work, both the House and the Senate are going forward with precarious governing coalitions. We are now doing our best to work together and put Alaska’s interests first.
