JUNEAU – The House of Representatives today passed legislation to streamline the successful Alaska Court Visitor Program. House Bill 155, which passed the House today by a vote of 38-2, will transfer the program from the Office of Public Advocacy to the Alaska Court System.
Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has cost thousands of jobs and stressed many of Alaska’s small businesses to the breaking point. That’s especially true for our restaurants and cafés.
On Monday, the House Judiciary Committee passed a bill I’m sponsoring to build on the success of the 2020 election in Alaska. Last November’s general election featured the most votes ever cast in an election in Alaska, which is a remarkable achievement considering that we were in the midst of a global pandemic.
I am honored by the faith you have placed in me to serve as your State Representative in the 32nd Alaska State Legislature. It’s my 13th year in the Legislature, and it’s proving to be the most challenging year yet due to the global pandemic and the unsolved fiscal crisis.
Earlier today, the Alaska House of Representatives passed House Bill 76 (HB 76), extending the public health disaster emergency declaration until September 30, 2021.
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska House of Representatives voted unanimously for a resolution proclaiming March of 2021 as Brain Injury Awareness Month in Alaska.
This week, I was appointed by Speaker of the House Louise Stutes to one of the legislative seats on the Board of Directors of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI). I’m honored by the appointment because I believe in ASMI’s mission to promote Alaska seafood to the world.
This week, Alaska became the first state in the nation to offer any adult a COVID-19 vaccination. Anyone over the age of 16 can get the Pfizer vaccine and anyone over the age of 18 can get the Moderna vaccine or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
On February 27, Mike Brander passed away due to complications from COVID-19. He was a former Speaker of the House and one of Alaska’s legendary journalists. Mike’s passing is a huge loss because he was a statesman who played an instrumental role in guiding and shaping the Alaska we love and cherish.
JUNEAU – Former House Speaker Michael Bradner died today in Anchorage.
My BillsState Representative Chris Tuck represents the Dimond Estates, Foxridge, Taku, Campbell, Northwood, and Windemere neighborhoods of Anchorage.
