JUNEAU – House State Affairs Committee Co-Chair Representative Zack Fields and House Judiciary Committee Chair Representative Matt Claman on Tuesday expressed disappointment in Governor Mike Dunleavy’s decision to accelerate the departure of the state’s longtime Public Defender, Quinlan Steiner, by appointing an interim replacement.
Read More →This week, my colleagues and I spent two days on the House Floor debating amendments to the FY20 adjusted base operating budget, House Bill 39
Read More →JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives on Thursday voted 24-to-14 to pass the operating budget bill, House Bill 39.
Read More →The Department of Health and Social Services recently entered into a contract with Wellpath, an out-of-state company that has a troubling track record of health and safety issues, to take over operation and management of the Alaska Psychiatric Institute.
Read More →Congratulations to our new West Anchorage Assembly member, Kameron Perez-Verdia, and our newly elected and re-elected Anchorage School Board members, Margo Bellamy and Starr Marsett. I look forward to working with our newly elected officials to serve West Anchorage and represent our shared values!
Read More →This year we saw a significant increase in the number of responses we received from constituents–over 300 friends and neighbors from across House District 21! Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your thoughts. We appreciate your input and will keep your views in mind as the session continues. Having compiled the information and analyzed the results, here are a few takeaways:
Read More →JUNEAU – House Judiciary Committee Chair Matt Claman on Friday delayed a hearing on one of Governor Mike Dunleavy’s bills. The decision follows the governor’s refusal to fill an Alaska Superior Court vacancy and the administration’s decision to block the Public Defender from testifying in-person on public safety legislation.
Read More →Friday is the final day for budget subcommittees to closeout. Next, the subcommittees will send their recommendations to the House Finance Committee.
Read More →The House Finance Committee on Monday finalized its schedule for a series of public hearings that will take place in communities across Alaska beginning later this week.
Read More →Today, House Judiciary Chair Representative Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) filed legislation to strengthen Alaska’s laws related to theft and other offenses against property.
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