2012-01-27: Rep. Cathy Munoz

The Alaska House passed a bill today to create an Alaska Community and Public Transportation Advisory Board to help seniors and people with disabilities have a better voice in state transportation planning. House Bill 131, sponsored by Rep. Cathy Munoz, R-Juneau, would set up a 13-member board including three members with expertise in the transportation needs of senior citizens, ...  Read More »

2012-01-26: House Majority Press

A pair of rural representatives today released the following statements after attending the announcement of a settlement in the Moore v. State education case. The State of Alaska settled with the plaintiffs, Citizens for the Educational Advancement for Alaska's Children, or CEAAC following 10 months of negotiations and nearly eight years of litigation. Details of the settlement ...  Read More »

2012-01-24: Rep. Mike Chenault, Rep. Mike Hawker

House Speaker Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, today presented comprehensive legislation advancing the Alaska Gasline Development Corp's (AGDC) development of an instate gas pipeline project. The package combines several existing bills with recommendations by AGDC and additional tools to bring Alaskans closer to a natural gas pipeline project, ensuring the state's energy security and ...  Read More »

2012-01-23: House Economic Development, Trade & Tourism Spec. Com.

Economic Development, Trade & Tourism Special Committee Chair Bob Herron recently introduced House Concurrent Resolution 19, which would acknowledge the lessons learned from the 2011 Norway Policy Tour and encourage investment in the state's oil and gas industry. The tour, organized as an educational tool by the Institute of the North, consisted of 45 Alaskans, including ...  Read More »

2012-01-20: House Veterans Caucus

The Co-chairs of the Alaska Legislature's Joint Veterans Caucus today released their priorities for the second session. Co-Chairs Rep. Bill Thomas and Sen. Charlie Huggins say the legislative package of three bills are safeguards for Alaska's veterans, providing them with security, opportunity and recognition for their service. "Our legislation this year is focused on our ...  Read More »

2012-01-20: House Alaska Northern Waters Task Force

The Alaska Northern Waters Task Force (ANWTF) released its preliminary report recommending improvements to state and federal Arctic policy today. The Legislature established the task force in 2010 to address increased interest in the Arctic and elevate government and stakeholder participation in Arctic issues. "The task force worked hard to identify what Alaska needs to meet ...  Read More »

2012-01-13: House Majority Press

Rep. Bob Lynn announced today he has pre-filed legislation that would save the state money through increased use of generic drugs and save lives by requiring insurance policies to cover colorectal screenings for retired public employees. Lynn says it's a matter of saving money and saving lives. "It's more benefits for the buck. "Currently, colorectal screenings are not ...  Read More »

2012-01-06: House Majority Press

Today Representative Costello announced the pre-filing of legislation stimulating the small business industry in Alaska by exempting qualified businesses from paying the state's corporate income tax. The bill also aims to foster a better environment for entrepreneurs to secure venture capital and help keep their businesses in Alaska. Alaska has the fifth highest corporate ...  Read More »

2012-01-06: House Majority Press

House State Affairs Committee Chair Bob Lynn has pre-filed a bill to set aside July 30 as an annual day for honoring the men and women of the Alaska National Guard. Lynn, a U.S. Air Force retiree and Anchorage Republican, said Alaska National Guard Day will honor all those who serve in the guard "for their tremendous bravery, sacrifice and their commitment to our communities, ...  Read More »

2011-12-27: Rep. Wes Keller

Representative Wes Keller, R-Wasilla, today announced he will file a resolution that sends Washington a message, and asks the other states to join and support organization of a limited authority national constitution convention. The subject of the convention would be to pass an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that requires approval from a majority of the state's legislatures ...  Read More »