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NEWS: Alaska Legislature Passes Senate Bill 40 Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month

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JUNEAU, AK — Today, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Bill 40, by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson (D-Anchorage), formally recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, observed annually from September 15 to October 15. The legislation celebrates the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across the state.

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NEWS: Alaska Legislature Passes Resolution Urging Congress to Act on the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

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JUNEAU, AK – Today, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Joint Resolution 16, sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, a resolution urging Congress to advance the federal Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, a federal policy proposal aimed at improving access to medically necessary treatments for individuals born with congenital anomalies, such as Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasias.

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NEWS: Alaska Senate Gavels in the 34th Alaska State Legislature

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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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NEWS: Alaska’s Seafood Industry Task Force Continues Discussion with Stakeholders on Industry Challenges and Opportunities During Fourth Round of Meetings

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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,

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NEWS: Senate President Gary Stevens Issues Statement on Governor Dunleavy’s Proposed FY2026 Budget

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Anchorage, AK – Earlier this afternoon, Governor Mike Dunleavy released his proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which must be submitted to the legislature by December 15 each year. The legislature will convene on January 21, 2025, to consider the proposed budget and other legislative priorities. Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, issued the following statement:

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NEWS: Senate Majority Announces Committee Chairs and Priorities for the 34th Alaska State Legislature

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ANCHORAGE – Today, the Alaska Senate Majority announced committee chairs for the 34th Alaska State Legislature. In November, the Senate Majority announced their leadership structure with Senator Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak) as Senate President, Senator Cathy Giessel (R-Anchorage) as Majority Leader, Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) as Rules Chair, Senator Kelly Merrick (R-Eagle River) as Majority Whip,

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NEWS: Comprehensive Workers’ Compensation Reform Bill and Extension of Senior Benefits Signed Into Law

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Anchorage – On Thursday, July 11, Governor Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 147 into law, which encompasses provisions from House Bill 239, Senate Bill 170, Senate Bill 183, and Senate Bill 206. This comprehensive bill aims to significantly enhance the support and resources available to injured workers, streamline administrative processes, and ensure timely benefits while also

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