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Coalition members frustrated with politics interfering with hospitals’ COVID-19 response

September 13, 2021 No Comments

ANCHORAGE — Following the amendment that the House Minority tacked on to Senate Bill 3006, legislators heard from healthcare workers and the Department of Health and Social Services, who advise that the bill in its current form is more detrimental than beneficial in enabling hospitals to address the COVID emergency. On that advice, the bill will not be sent back to the floor.

Representatives urge governor to declare COVID-19 disaster declaration

September 2, 2021 No Comments

JUNEAU — Following the introduction of the Governor’s bill S.B. 3006, House Health and Social Services Co-Chairs Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky (D-Bethel) and Rep. Liz Snyder (D-Anchorage) released the following joint statement:

House finalizes budget, forms working group to confront long-term financial issues

June 28, 2021 No Comments

JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives voted today to finalize a budget that avoids a government shutdown and protects the essential services Alaskans rely on.

Speaker Stutes: ‘It’s clear this budget is enough to avoid a shutdown’

June 17, 2021 No Comments

JUNEAU – Speaker Louise Stutes released the following statement this afternoon, on the eve of the current special session:

Legislators wary of governor’s premature decision to end disaster declaration

April 30, 2021 No Comments

JUNEAU – Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a proclamation today that formally rejects the advice of public health officials, business leaders, and countless other Alaskans who helped develop important legislation full of tools that our state needs to end the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill supporting Alaska’s aquaculture sector passes House of Representatives

March 31, 2021 No Comments

JUNEAU – The House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 115 today, a proposal that would remove a layer of bureaucracy from aquatic farmers and reduce administrative overhead.

Lawmakers recognize Equal Pay Day, highlight bills promoting pay equity

March 24, 2021 No Comments

JUNEAU – Today, during a floor session of the House of Representatives, lawmakers recognized March 24, 2021, as Equal Pay Day and promoted important legislation aimed at closing the gender pay gap.

Lawmakers applaud decision to withdraw order restructuring Department of Health and Social Services

March 11, 2021 No Comments

JUNEAU – Gov. Mike Dunleavy today withdrew Executive Order 119 from consideration, formally setting aside his proposal to reorganize the Department of Health and Social Services.

Committee advances resolution to block governor’s rushed proposal to break apart Department Health and Social Services

March 9, 2021 No Comments

JUNEAU – The House Health and Social Services Committee today passed a resolution that would reject the governor’s Executive Order 119, which proposes splitting the Department of Health and Social Services into two distinct agencies.

Lawmakers mourn the passing of former House Speaker Michael Bradner

March 1, 2021 No Comments

JUNEAU – Former House Speaker Michael Bradner died today in Anchorage.

REPRESENTATIVE LIZ SNYDER

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