Good Friday afternoon! It looks like spring has finally arrived in the Capital City. We are getting our first few days of sun and are finally seeing some warmer temperatures.
I can certainly say time has been flying at the Capitol, as I write this to you on the 81st day of the legislative session.
Before breaking into this week’s issues, I would like to remind you of your chance to call in tomorrow to testify on the operating budget for FY22.
JUNEAU – The House of Representatives today passed a bill to protect a cemetery in Southeast Alaska where Unangax people, taken from their homes on the Pribilof Islands during World War Two, were placed in an internment camp.
I hope you have all had a Happy Easter this past weekend and got some time to relax with family and friends.
It has been a busy week at the Capitol. The many finance subcommittees largely wrapped up their work, and the House held extra floor sessions which made the time fly by.
Greetings on this 53rd day of the 32nd Legislative Session. The House was unable to organize for an extended period of time this year, much like during the 2019 session. After much work, both the House and the Senate are going forward with precarious governing coalitions. We are now doing our best to work together and put Alaska’s interests first.
JUNEAU – House Speaker Louise Stutes and Rules Chair Bryce Edgmon acted today to provide the family of former Speaker Mike Bradner with the flag that flew at half-staff over the Alaska State Capitol in honor of his many years of service as an elected official and journalist.
JUNEAU – House Speaker Louise Stutes and Rules Chair Bryce Edgmon acted today to provide the family of former Speaker Mike Bradner with the flag that flew at half-staff over the Alaska State Capitol in honor of his many years of service as an elected official and journalist.
JUNEAU – Former House Speaker Michael Bradner died today in Anchorage.
JUNEAU – After taking some time to reflect on the events in our nation’s Capitol, representatives from the Alaska House Majority Coalition released the following statements:
