As we look forward to the Memorial Day weekend, let us also take time to pause and remember our fallen service members and pay tribute to the men and women of our armed forces who bravely serve our country.
The First Regular Session concluded Wednesday evening. Both the House and Senate approved budgets with significant differences.
JUNEAU — Today, the Alaska Legislature passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) that strengthens Alaska’s motor vehicle dealer license requirements by modernizing the statute and incorporating reasonable standards for obtaining a motor vehicle dealer’s license without creating barriers to entry into the field or restricting competition
This week, the House passed an operating budget. House Bill 69 is a reflection of our values and takes important steps to protect essential services and provide stability as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the weekend, the House put in long hours working on amendments to House Bill 69 and House Bill 71, the operating and mental health budgets. We sent the bills back to the House Rules Committee and we will continue work on these bills next week.
As the legislature moves past the 90th day of the legislative session, we continue to focus on the state’s budget.
As we approach the 90th day of the legislative session, I wanted to give an update on legislation that has passed the House so far this year.
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…
