Speaker: ‘Jay Kerttula’s powerful voice and vision will be dearly missed’
ANCHORAGE – Speaker Bryce Edgmon today released a statement on Jalmar “Jay” Kerttula, a longtime former state lawmaker who died at 92 last week:
Read More →Lawmakers express commitment to extending disaster declaration
ANCHORAGE – Leaders of the Alaska Legislature today held a telephonic meeting with Gov. Mike Dunleavy to discuss the extension of the emergency disaster declaration enacted by the state in March in response to COVID-19.
Read More →Lawmakers troubled by voting issues in rural communities
‘We cannot dismiss the fact that this election cycle has been plagued with mishaps and confusion’ ANCHORAGE – Lawmakers who represent rural communities in the Alaska House of Representatives sent a letter this week to Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, who oversees Alaska’s elections, highlighting concerns from residents who fear their votes will not get counted …
Read More →Alaska’s Bush Caucus requests ADF&G Commissioner advocate for reduction of halibut bycatch caps
SITKA- Today, five members of the Alaska Legislature’s Bush Caucus sent a letter to Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Vincent-Lang requesting his advocacy for the reduction of halibut bycatch caps at next month’s North Pacific Fishery Management Council.
Read More →Speaker Edgmon requests extension of 2020 Census
I am grateful for your commitment to making sure Alaskans are aware of the importance of responding to the 2020 Census. From your co-sponsorship of Senate Concurrent Resolution 31, to your highlighting of the issue on social media, it’s clear that the census remains a high priority for both of you.
Read More →Colleagues remember Rep. Gary Knopp as a one-of-a-kind leader
ANCHORAGE – Rep. Gary Knopp died today in a plane crash above the Sterling Highway in his hometown of Soldotna.
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