Lawmakers mourn the passing of former House Speaker Michael Bradner
March 1, 2021
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JUNEAU – Former House Speaker Michael Bradner died today in Anchorage.
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Lawmakers vote to expand eligibility for small businesses to receive CARES funds
August 27, 2020
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ANCHORAGE – The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee (LB&A) voted this afternoon to make it so more Alaskans will have access federal pandemic relief money made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Today’s vote amends the eligibility requirements of the small business relief program originally approved on May 11 through the Revised Program Legislative proposal.
Lawmakers thank outgoing University of Alaska president for his efforts
June 22, 2020
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FAIRBANKS – The University of Alaska today announced that President Jim Johnsen resigned from his position. Members of the Alaska House Majority released the following statements on the leadership change:
Alaska House of Representatives approves federal emergency relief funds
May 19, 2020
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JUNEAU – The House of Representatives voted today to get $1.5 billion in federal emergency relief funding into the hands of Alaskan individuals, businesses, communities, and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawmakers to meet in Juneau to authorize federal emergency relief money
May 15, 2020
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JUNEAU – The Alaska Legislature will reconvene in Juneau on Monday, May 18, following an extended recess that was forced by the ongoing global pandemic
Lawmakers approve transferring federal COVID-19 funds to Alaskans, small businesses
May 11, 2020
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ANCHORAGE – The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee (LB&A) voted this evening to approve funds to Alaskans and Alaskan small businesses through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
