Today, the Alaska House of Representatives passed the budget for the State of Alaska by a vote of 25-14. I was heartened to see the budget bill pick up support from a couple of members of the House Minority.
Next week, the full Alaska House of Representatives will consider the proposed operating budget for the State of Alaska. I’m expecting the floor debate to last much of the week due to consideration of budget amendments brought forward by members of the House Minority.
Currently, there are no state campaign contribution limits in Alaska. This is because of a wrong decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and inaction by the Alaska Public Offices Commission.
Because of our location and harsh environment, Alaska has always been an expensive place to live. However, over the past couple of weeks, costs have been increasing because of a spike in energy prices due to Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion of Ukraine.
JUNEAU – This week, Rep. Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) and Sen. Mia Costello (R-Anchorage) filed public safety legislation to help ensure that many of the heating systems used to warm buildings in Alaska are safe and in good working order.
Legislature begins tomorrow. I am proud to serve once again as the Majority Leader in the Alaska House of Representatives. Every day I get to work with a group of talented Republicans, Independents, and Democrats who have all come together to put aside party politics and do what is best for Alaska.
On Monday, the Alaska House of Representatives took a handful of votes to avert a state government shutdown at the end of the month.
The 2021 regular legislative session ended late Wednesday night with the House and Senate still in disagreement over the details of the budgets for the State of Alaska and the size of the 2021 PFD.
