JUNEAU, AK – Today, the Senate State Affairs Committee introduced Senate Bill 118 to add a faculty member to the University of Alaska Board of Regents. Currently, the University of Alaska (UA) Board of Regents is an 11-member board, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Alaska Legislature. Members serve 8‐year terms, except for the […]
JUNEAU – Earlier today, Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, and House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, sent a letter to Alaska’s congressional delegation urging them to take immediate action against recent federal policies that endanger the state’s economy and the well-being of Alaskans. The letter highlights several recent federal decisions that could cost the state billions
(Juneau, AK) – Today, the Senate Rules Committee introduced two pieces of legislation aiming to address the state’s revenue shortfalls while also not raising taxes on Alaskans. Senate Bill 113 seeks to modernize Alaska’s corporate income tax law to include online sales from outside corporations, just as if they were brick-and-mortar businesses. Senate Bill 112 reforms Alaska’s per-barrel oil tax
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JUNEAU, AK – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy outlined his education policy package he proposed to the Alaska legislature. Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, issued the following statement in response:
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JUNEAU, AK – Tonight, Governor Mike Dunleavy delivered his annual State of the State address to a joint legislature. Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, issued the following statement:
Juneau, AK – Today, the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, introduced Senate Bill 64 to modernize and strengthen Alaska’s election system. The proposal addresses the concern that there are more registered voters in Alaska than the Alaskan adult population and the bill seeks to update state statutes to ensure that all
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,
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:
New Orleans, LA — The Council of State Governments has selected Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, as one of 20 recipients to receive the 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. This year’s class, representing 16 U.S. states and territories across all four CSG regions, is composed of esteemed and accomplished public servants whose hard work
