Anchorage, AK – During the recent government shutdown, the air traffic control team at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, and at airports across Alaska, continue to demonstrate exceptional professionalism, dedication, and service to our state and nation.
JUNEAU – On May 20th, the Alaska House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 137, legislation sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski), to extend the sunset dates for four state boards. The boards allow Alaskans to have a voice in the oversight of their industries and to protect the public through careful consideration of parole requests.
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JUNEAU, AK – Today, Senate Bill 132, sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, through the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee that he chairs, passed the Alaska House of Representatives unanimously. The omnibus bill makes a number of updates and improvements to the laws that regulate the insurance industry in Alaska.
JUNEAU, AK – Today, the Alaska House passed Senate Joint Resolution 19, sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski), encouraging Congress to honor Alaska’s birthright of the 90/10 split of revenue from mineral production on federal lands, as guaranteed by the Alaska Statehood Compact.
JUNEAU, AK – Today, the Alaska House unanimously passed Senate Bill 133. Sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski) through the Labor and Commerce Committee that he chairs. The bill will make it faster and easier for Alaskans to get medical care and prescriptions approved by their health insurance.
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JUNEAU – On Friday, May 16, the Alaska House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 80, legislation sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski), to extend the sunset dates for four state boards. The boards allow Alaskans to have a voice in the oversight of their industries, to protect the public through regulation of marijuana sales, and to provide valuable guidance
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JUNEAU, AK – The Alaska Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 133, a new law designed to make it faster and easier for Alaskans to get medical care and prescriptions approved by their health insurance.
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JUNEAU, AK – Today, the Alaska Senate unanimously passed Senate Joint Resolution 19, sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski), encouraging Congress to honor Alaska’s birthright of the 90/10 split of revenue from mineral production on federal lands and guaranteed by the Alaska Statehood Compact.
JUNEAU – Today at 1:00 p.m., the Alaska Senate gaveled in the 34th Alaska State Legislature. Senator Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, was officially elected as Senate President by his colleagues. Senator Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, will serve as Majority Leader, and Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, will serve as Rules Chair. To complete the Majority’s leadership team, Senator
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ANCHORAGE, AK – Last week, the Joint Legislative Task Force on Evaluating Alaska’s Seafood Industry held its fourth round of meetings to continue discussing issues affecting the state’s seafood industry. The task force was created through Senate Concurrent Resolution 10 during the prior legislative session and has previously met over two-day sessions in September, October,
