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.
JUNEAU – The House of Representatives today passed legislation to streamline the successful Alaska Court Visitor Program. House Bill 155, which passed the House today by a vote of 38-2, will transfer the program from the Office of Public Advocacy to the Alaska Court System.
Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has cost thousands of jobs and stressed many of Alaska’s small businesses to the breaking point. That’s especially true for our restaurants and cafés.
On Monday, the House Judiciary Committee passed a bill I’m sponsoring to build on the success of the 2020 election in Alaska. Last November’s general election featured the most votes ever cast in an election in Alaska, which is a remarkable achievement considering that we were in the midst of a global pandemic.
