JUNEAU – The Alaska Legislature this evening passed the state’s capital and operating budgets, House Bill 205, with a 23-13 vote, and funded the bill with a supermajority vote of 30-6.
JUNEAU – The Alaska Legislature this evening finalized a bill that extends the governor’s public health disaster emergency declaration until this fall. The measure also ensures that some of the economic impacts of COVID-19 are mitigated for Alaskans.
JUNEAU – The House of Representatives passed a bill extending Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s public health disaster emergency declaration until this fall. The measure also ensures essential services will continue even if the COVID-19 outbreak takes a significant toll on Alaska.
JUNEAU – Today, a bill that will make it easier for Alaskans facing economic impacts due to the outbreak of COVID-19 to access unemployment benefits cleared its final legislative hurdle.
As we Alaskans face the days ahead with the uncertainties of Covid-19, the only thing we can control is how we respond. I, like all of you, have been paying attention to the guidelines published by our country and state’s health leaders.
JUNEAU – As COVID-19 begins to take hold in Alaska, the House State Affairs Committee heard testimony yesterday from experts on the spread of infectious diseases to help guide legislators on the policies needed to keep Alaskans safe.
JUNEAU – In the wake of the economic shutdown to suppress the spread of COVID-19, the Labor and Commerce Committee moved quickly to introduce legislation that will offer relief to Alaskans who have lost work hours.
JUNEAU – The State of Alaska is grappling with the public health effects of the new coronavirus COVID-19, with a statewide school closure in effect this month and actions by local governments and community organizations to limit the spread of the disease by reducing large group gatherings.
JUNEAU – In response to the arrival of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Alaska, the Legislature today adopted a series of initial actions recommended by the newly formed Legislative Council Subcommittee on Emergency Response and Preparedness.
JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives this evening passed a streamlined operating budget that prioritizes public safety, education, and the essential services that underpin our economy and communities.