Nikiski, AK – Yesterday, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 179 into law. Sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, this legislation is a result of extensive discussions with realtors, farmers, and municipal representatives. Senate Bill 179 prohibits local governments from adding transfer taxes to the sale of houses and other real property, improves the program […]
Anchorage, AK – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 152 into law, legislation designed to increase renewable energy options, lower electric costs for Alaskan ratepayers, and reduce natural gas usage. The bill, sponsored by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, establishes a virtual net metering program for small-scale renewable energy generation, making it a significant step
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Nikiski, AK – On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Governor Dunleavy signed SB 196 into law, providing a simpler way to conduct drug and alcohol testing of employees when necessary. Sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman through the Labor and Commerce Committee that he chairs, the bill would add saliva or “oral fluids” to the samples an
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Anchorage, AK – Yesterday, Senate Bill 154 became law without the governor’s signature. Sponsored by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, SB 154 establishes a bidder preference for state contracts to support veterans and servicemembers transitioning to civilian employment.
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ANCHORAGE, AK – On July 12, during The Council of State Governments West (CSG West) 77th Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon, Senator Löki Gale Tobin was unanimously elected to serve as the CSG West vice chair in 2025.
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JUNEAU – Today, Senate Bill 67, the bill to prevent new spills of toxic PFAS chemicals, became law. Sponsored by Sen. Jesse Kiehl (D-Juneau) with a companion measure by Rep. Will Stapp (R-Fairbanks), the bill transitions Alaska to safe, PFAS-free firefighting foams. Senate Bill 67 also helps small rural communities safely dispose of this toxic
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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
Alaska – In response to the pressing economic challenges facing Alaska’s seafood industry, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 10, establishing a joint legislative task force to evaluate Alaska’s seafood industry. This task force aims to address critical issues within the industry through policy initiatives and strategic action.
Anchorage – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 22 into law. Sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, Senate Bill 22 officially recognizes Juneteenth as a state holiday.
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Nikiski, AK – Prior to the recent conclusion of its session in May, the Alaska Legislature passed Senate Bill 179, sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski. This legislation, a result of extensive discussions with realtors, farmers, and municipal representatives, prohibits local governments from adding transfer taxes to the sale of houses and other real property, improves the
