MATT CLAMAN

This week, Alaskans have an opportunity testify about the operating budget in the House Finance Committee.

Last week, House Finance Subcommittees finished their work and forwarded their recommendations to the full House Finance Committee.

Today, the House passed House Bill 76, the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration. Alaska health providers, community leaders, and organizations that care for vulnerable populations all testified that the disaster declaration should be…

Today marks the half-way point in the 120-day session established in the Alaska Constitution. We are carefully working through the governor’s proposed budget and reviewing the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.

Yesterday, the governor announced that COVID-19 vaccines are now available for all individuals who live or work in Alaska and are age 16 and older. Visit covidvax.alaska.gov or call 1-907-646-3322 for more information and to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination.

Our Start of Session Newsletter and Constituent Survey arrived in mailboxes this week!

This week, Alaska lost a political giant. Katie Hurley was Chief Clerk to the Alaska Constitutional Convention, served in the State House, and was an active leader in our community for many, many years.

This week, the House organized a majority coalition. I am pleased to join the Alaska House Coalition comprised of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans.

Today, the House elected Representative Josiah Patkotak, a freshman legislator from Utqiagvik, as Speaker Pro Tempore.