Elections represent the voice of the people and the right to vote is essential to our shared democracy. That sounds good but there is a simple catch that can stop a person from voting. Not being registered to vote.
On June 29, Governor Dunleavy put his signature on a bill I sponsored to transfer the Alaska Court Visitor Program from the Office of Public Advocacy to the Alaska Court System.
ANCHORAGE – Today, Representative Chris Tuck withdrew from the Alaska State House election for District 13. As a result, Rep. Tuck will not run for election to the Alaska State Legislature in 2022. Rep. Tuck has served seven terms in the Alaska House of Representatives.
Last week, the Alaska Legislature had a final day that will go down in legislative history. Both the House and Senate finished up work right around midnight and, despite predictions to the contrary, a lot was accomplished this session.
Today is Mother’s Day. I want to send a huge thank you to all the amazing moms, grandmas, and stepmoms for everything they do in our lives. Today is the day to reach out to the mothers in your life and give them your love.
For many years, I’ve been working to modernize Alaska’s elections. In 2017, I put forward House Bill 1, which included same-day voter registration, the use of electronic signatures, and permanent absentee voting. After eight hearings in the House State Affairs Committee
Today, the Alaska House of Representatives passed the budget for the State of Alaska by a vote of 25-14. I was heartened to see the budget bill pick up support from a couple of members of the House Minority.
Next week, the full Alaska House of Representatives will consider the proposed operating budget for the State of Alaska. I’m expecting the floor debate to last much of the week due to consideration of budget amendments brought forward by members of the House Minority.
Currently, there are no state campaign contribution limits in Alaska. This is because of a wrong decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and inaction by the Alaska Public Offices Commission.
State Representative Chris Tuck represents the Dimond Estates, Foxridge, Taku, Campbell, Northwood, and Windemere neighborhoods of Anchorage.
