ANCHORAGE – As Western Alaska faces one of the worst storms the state has seen in decades, the State Legislature stands ready to offer whatever assistance necessary to the people and communities affected.
JUNEAU – Following the news of U.S. Congressman Don Young’s passing, members of the Alaska House Coalition released the following statements:
JUNEAU – Preceding the House Finance Committee introducing the Operating Budget Committee Substitute tomorrow, the Alaska House Coalition unveiled its plan to pay Alaskans a one-time Energy Relief Check in addition to the annual Permanent Fund Dividend.
JUNEAU — The Alaska Superior Court issued a ruling today that insulates the Power Cost Equalization program from year-to-year political pressures.
JUNEAU – In response to the announcement that the Alaska Federation of Natives and several other groups are suing the Dunleavy Administration over the current lack of funding for the Power Cost Equalization Fund, the Alaska House Bush Caucus released the following statement:
JUNEAU — The House of Representatives voted 35-4 today to pass House Bill 123, a bill that formally recognizes the Alaska Native Tribes that have existed and governed themselves for millennia.
JUNEAU – The House of Representatives today passed an operating budget that funds essential services and keeps Alaska on a path toward a full recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
JUNEAU – Representatives Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) and Neal Foster (D-Nome) introduced House Resolution 8 on Wednesday, to create the House Legislative Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity that will address issues of poverty and economic opportunity in Alaska.
