JUNEAU ā A bill creating a system to fairly compensate those wrongfully convicted in Alaska will be the subject of public testimony next week in the Alaska Legislature. House Bill 55, sponsored by Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks), has been scheduled for a public hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 1 p.m.
ANCHORAGEĀ ā Today, Superior Court Judge Frank Pfiffner denied the Legislative Councilās request to stop the implementation of Medicaid expansion in early September.Ā The ruling is being praised by the members of the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition (AIDC).
I hope you are enjoying the last weeks of summer and have found time to explore our wonderful mountains, rivers, beaches, and trails. Good luck to all of the students returning to school! I have been walking around the district lately talking to constituents and ātaking the temperatureā of the district. If there is something on your mind and you want to talk before I make it to your neighborhood please feel free to reach out to me!
