The first month of session is coming to a close, and the House has been racing to create a budget that works for all Alaskans within 90 days. Finance subcommittees have been meeting to examine the budgets for particular state agencies.
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Alaska Legislature honors the legacy of trailblazing Senator Bettye Davis
JUNEAU – Today, a proposal to dedicate a room in the Alaska State Capitol in honor of trailblazing Sen. Bettye Davis received final approval from the Legislature.
Labor Department’s suspension of proposed labor regulations a good first step for workers
JUNEAU – Following an informational hearing in the House Labor and Commerce Committee on February 5, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development today suspended its proposal to reduce apprenticeship requirements for people training to become electricians and plumbers.
Welcome to Session & Upcoming Constituent Coffee Event
Tuesday was the first day of the second legislative session. This year brings on new challenges and opportunities, including taking on a new role as the Chair of the House Labor and Commerce Committee.
Action item: Ask the Governor to sign HB 2001 and Saturday coffee
The legislature passed HB 2001 restoring funding for about 80% of budget items Governor Dunleavy vetoed. This bill seeks to find compromise with the Governor by accepting $94 million in cuts to the operating budget while restoring the majority of the University funding, homeless and domestic violence programs, Alaska State Council on the Arts, pre-K programs, and more.
HSS co-chairs raise concerns about potential privatization of Alaska Psychiatric Institute
ANCHORAGE – The co-chairs of the House Health and Social Services Committee today released the following statements on the Department of Health and Social Services’ feasibility study examining the potential privatization of the Alaska Psychiatric Institute, and API’s recent re-certification:
Restoring the Vetoes & Passing the Capital Budget
Well its been a dramatic few days in the legislature. The capital budget passed the Senate on Sunday with a 19-0 vote. Then it failed in the House on Sunday with a 25 to 7 vote.
I hear you loud and clear!
I hear you Alaska. I have heard from thousands of Alaskans asking me to override the vetoes. You can count on me to do just that.