Yesterday, Governor Dunleavy released his FY2020 budget containing a $1.7 billion reduction in overall funds. I am very concerned about the proposal to substantially cut important services, including a 23% reduction in school district funding, a 44% reduction to the university system, elimination of the Senior Benefits Program, and a nearly 40% cut to Medicaid services.
Read More →Juneau – Earlier today, the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Adam Crum, announced that he was taking over the day to day management of the Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) in Anchorage, which is Alaska’s only psychiatric hospital. Commissioner Crum has contracted with a private health care company to provide administrative support and leadership for the hospital.
Read More →Last week, Governor Dunleavy introduced two supplemental budget bills and three constitutional amendments. While the Governor won’t deliver the budget to the legislature until February 13, his recent proposals reflect his priorities.
Read More →On Tuesday, Governor Dunleavy gave his first State of the State address. The Governor focused on three main topics: the Permanent Fund Dividend, a balanced budget, and public safety.
Read More →Juneau – After listening to Governor Michael J. Dunleavy’s first State of the State Address, members of the Alaska House Coalition released the following statements…
Read More →Juneau – State Representatives with the Alaska House Coalition will hold a press availability Tuesday night following the annual State of the State Address from Governor Michael J. Dunleavy. Participants will include Rep. Bryce Edgmon (D-Dillingham), Rep. Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage), Rep. Neal Foster (D-Nome), and Rep. Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak).
Read More →This week, I took the Oath of Office and am honored to start my third term representing House District 21. We face many challenges as a state, and over the next 90 days, the Legislature will make decisions that will have an impact for many years to come. We must focus on the future of Alaska by finding solutions that serve all Alaskans—addressing the issues today and not leaving them for the next generation.
Read More →With the New Year comes a new legislative session. This week, legislators and staff head back to Juneau for the 1st Regular Session of the 31st Legislature, which convenes on January 15.
Read More →Juneau – Today, Representative Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) pre-filed legislation that improves Alaska statues related to sexual assault and the registration of sex offenders.
Read More →Anchorage – Today, Representative Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) pre-filed legislation to amend the Alaska Constitution to limit the length of legislative sessions to 90 days
Read More →