Juneau, AK – Today, the Alaska State Senate passed, by a vote of 17-3, a fiscally responsible operating budget. House Bill 263 is balanced on an average oil price of $73 per barrel, $2 below the Department of Revenue’s spring forecast. The budget plan leaves $46 million unspent for supplemental needs in the next legislative […]
JUNEAU, Alaska — Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed Senate Bill 64, a bipartisan election reform package nearly a decade in the making that passed the Legislature 39-20 with support from Republican, Democratic, and Nonpartisan lawmakers. The bill addressed long-standing issues in Alaska’s elections, from bloated voter rolls, rejected military ballots, slow results, and gaps in
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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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JUNEAU, AK – Yesterday, the Senate passed House Bill 78, reestablishing a defined benefit retirement plan for teachers, public safety officers, and public employees, by a vote of 12-8. Today, the House of Representatives concurred with the Senate version. House Bill 78, sponsored by the House Finance Committee, is a fiscally responsible path to recruit
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Juneau, AK – Today, the Alaska State Senate approved Senate Bill 214, the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget. This budget includes a prudent spending plan that allocates a total of $248 million from Unrestricted General Funds (UGF) and unlocks nearly $2 billion in federal matching funds for important projects across the state. A highlight of
Juneau, AK — Today, the Alaska State Senate passed Senate Bill 41, sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, marking a significant step forward in addressing Alaska’s ongoing youth mental health crisis.
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Juneau, Alaska — Today, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Bill 64, comprehensive bipartisan legislation to improve election integrity, increase transparency, and expand access to voting for Alaskans across the state. The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, sponsored the legislation. SB 64 makes targeted updates to Alaska’s election system to ensure
Juneau, AK — Today, Senator Löki Gale Tobin, D-Anchorage, and Representative Will Stapp, R-Fairbanks, introduced Senate Bill 236 and House Bill 299, known as the Veterans Justice Act, which creates a statewide veteran sentencing program to reduce recidivism and support veterans’ reintegration into society who face certain criminal charges, while upholding public safety in Alaska.
JUNEAU, AK — Today, the Alaska Legislative Task Force for the Regulation of Psychedelic Medicines released its final report, which provides policy recommendations in preparation for potential future federal approval of psychedelic medicines. This report reflects months of deliberation, public input, and expert analysis. The Task Force was created in the 33rd Alaska State Legislature
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JUNEAU, AK — Today, Senate Finance Co-Chair Bert Stedman (R-Sitka) introduced Senate Bill 221 to prohibit investments in or do business with DigitalBridge Group, Inc. or its affiliates. The bill addresses concerns outlined in an independent review by WilmerHale of a $75 million investment from the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund (CBR) by former Department of
