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NEWS: Senator Dunbar Prefiles Legislation to Establish Alaska Psychedelic Medicine Task Force

ANCHORAGE – This week, Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, announced legislation that would establish the “Alaska Mental Health and Psychedelic Medicine Task Force” aimed at addressing Alaska‘s ongoing mental health crisis. The task force would have a diverse membership consisting of Commissioners (or their designee) from the Departments of Health, Military & Veterans’ Affairs, and Commerce […]

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NEWS: In the wake of Veterans’ Day, Senator Dunbar and Representative Stapp Prefile Legislation Establishing Veterans’ Poppy Day in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, AK – To show support for our nation’s veterans, Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, and Representative Will Stapp, R-Fairbanks, will introduce legislation to establish the Friday before Memorial Day as “Veterans’ Poppy Day.” This initiative, inspired by historical traditions and the desire to honor and support American soldiers who died in battle, recognizes the ultimate

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NEWS: Senator Forrest Dunbar Introduces Legislation Establishing a “Right to Repair” for Alaska Consumers

JUNEAU – Today, Senator Forrest Dunbar (D-Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 112, which seeks to provide Alaskans with access to information and tools to repair digital equipment. Currently, many corporations use proprietary maintenance tools that are not available to the public or independent repair businesses. Repairing electronic and digital equipment can be very costly when only

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NEWS: Senate Majority Announces Committee Chairs and Priorities for the 33rd Alaska State Legislature

ANCHORAGE – Today, the Alaska Senate Majority finalized committee chairs and announced their initial legislative priorities for the 33rd Alaska State Legislature. In November, the Senate Majority announced their leadership structure with Senator Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak) as Senate President, Sen.-elect Cathy Giessel (R-Anchorage) as Majority Leader, Sen. Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) as Rules Chair, Sen. Click

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NEWS: Republicans and Democrats form Senate Majority for the 33rd Alaska State Legislature

ANCHORAGE – Today, eight Republicans and nine Democrats came together to announce the Senate Majority in the Alaska State Senate for the 33rd Alaska State Legislature.  Read More >

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