ANCHORAGE, AK – Last week, the Joint Legislative Task Force on Evaluating Alaska’s Seafood Industry held
Anchorage, AK – Earlier this afternoon, Governor Mike Dunleavy released his proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget,
New Orleans, LA — The Council of State Governments has selected Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, as
ANCHORAGE – Today, the Alaska Senate Majority announced committee chairs for the 34th Alaska State Legislature.
Anchorage, AK – This week, the Joint Legislative Task Force on Evaluating Alaska’s Seafood Industry completed its third round
ANCHORAGE, AK – Today, Senate President Gary Stevens announced the continuation of the Alaska State Senate
ANCHORAGE, AK – This week, the Joint Legislative Task Force on Evaluating Alaska’s Seafood Industry held
Anchorage, AK – On Wednesday, September 18, and Thursday, September 19, the Joint Task Force on
Anchorage, Alaska — Yesterday afternoon, Senate Bill 103 became law without the Governor’s signature. Sponsored by Senator Forrest
Anchorage—On August 30, House Bill 344 became law without the Governor’s signature. Governor Dunleavy sponsored the bill, which
Wasilla, AK—Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a series of healthcare bills into law. Sponsored by Senator
Nikiski, AK – On Tuesday, Governor Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 174 into law to honor Alaskans who
Nikiski, AK – Yesterday, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 179 into law. Sponsored by Senator
Anchorage, AK – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 152 into law, legislation designed to
Nikiski, AK – On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Governor Dunleavy signed SB 196 into law, providing
Anchorage, AK – Yesterday, Senate Bill 154 became law without the governor’s signature. Sponsored by Senator
ANCHORAGE, AK – On July 12, during The Council of State Governments West (CSG West) 77th
JUNEAU – Today, Senate Bill 67, the bill to prevent new spills of toxic PFAS chemicals,
Anchorage – On Thursday, July 11, Governor Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 147 into law, which encompasses
Alaska – In response to the pressing economic challenges facing Alaska’s seafood industry, the Alaska State
Anchorage – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 22 into law. Sponsored by Senator Elvi
Nikiski, AK – Prior to the recent conclusion of its session in May, the Alaska Legislature
Anchorage – During the last week of the legislative session, the Alaska legislature passed Senate Bill 147,
Fairbanks—In a united effort, the Alaska legislature passed amended Senate Bill 147 by Senator James Kaufman, R-Anchorage,
JUNEAU – On the last day of the legislative session, the Alaska Legislature passed Senate Bill
JUNEAU – The Alaska State Legislature unanimously approved a simpler option for employers and employees to
JUNEAU – Today, by a vote of 18-1, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 206, sponsored
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 28 by a vote of 18-1, which
JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate passed unanimously Senate Bill 174 to honor those who have lost
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 131, legislation integrating the history and contributions
JUNEAU – This afternoon, the Senate passed its version of the state’s operating budget, House Bill
Last Friday, the House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 159, sponsored by Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage.
Juneau – Today, the Alaska State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 236, sponsored by Senator Jesse
Juneau – Today, the Alaska State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 236, sponsored by Senator Jesse
JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate moved today to better ensure injured workers receive timely benefits payments
Juneau – For decades, Alaska has grappled with the harrowing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous
Juneau – The Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 152 unanimously today. Sponsored by Senator Bill Wielechowski,
JUNEAU – Tomorrow, Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, welcomes the Alaska chapter of Make Us Visible, a
JUNEAU – Last week, the legislature passed Senate Bill 45, sponsored by Senator David Wilson (R-Wasilla),
JUNEAU—Today, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 187, otherwise known as the capital budget. The budget
JUNEAU – Employers and employees in Alaska would have a simpler option for drug and alcohol
JUNEAU – Senate Bill 93, which increases the limits on payouts from the Alaska Fisherman’s Fund
JUNEAU – On Wednesday, April 3, the Senate Education Committee will hold an emergency hearing at
JUNEAU – Senate Bill 161, which supports Alaska farmers by improving their municipal property tax breaks,
JUNEAU – Yesterday, Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed Senate Bill 140, the legislature’s omnibus education compromise. Senate
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska State Senate took a significant step forward in addressing critical shortcomings
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 24, which seeks to include mental health
JUNEAU – Earlier this year, Senator Scott Kawasaki, D – Fairbanks, introduced Senate Bill 189, to
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska State Senate concurred with the House changes to Senate Bill 140,
Juneau, AK – On Thursday, the Alaska State Legislature will convene a new legislative caucus with
JUNEAU – Yesterday afternoon, the Alaska legislature became aware of the passing of former Representative Tom
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska State Senate passed Senate Bill 88, sponsored by Senator Cathy Giessel
JUNEAU – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy provided his annual State of the State speech to a
Juneau, AK — Earlier this week, the Future Caucus announced a nationwide fellowship for Gen Z
ANCHORAGE – This week, Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, announced legislation that would establish the “Alaska Mental
Anchorage, AK – Earlier this afternoon, Governor Mike Dunleavy released his proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget,
KODIAK, AK – Earlier this week, Father Michael Oleksa of the village of Nanwalek passed away
ANCHORAGE, AK – To show support for our nation’s veterans, Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, and Representative
NIKISKI, AK – Today, members of the Alaska State Senate learned that former Representative Kurt Olson,
ANCHORAGE – On Monday, twenty-four members of the Alaska State Legislature wrote to Lina Khan, chair
ANCHORAGE – Yesterday, Alaska was shocked by the news of the tragic death of Eugene Peltola,
(Big Lake, AK) – Senate Bill 87, sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski), was signed into
JUNEAU – Saturday, Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed House Bill 51 by Rep. Stanley Wright (R-Anchorage). The
ANCHORAGE – Yesterday, Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson (D-Anchorage) attended the White House States Convening on Child Care
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Senate passed House Bill 39, Fiscal Year 2024 operating and capital
JUNEAU – Today, the House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 123 by the Senate Transportation Committee,
JUNEAU – Today, Sen. Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, released the findings of a research report reviewing profit
Juneau – Today, the Alaska State Senate passed Senate Bill 52 to increase education funding by
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 22, sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage,
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 87, sponsored by Senator
JUNEAU – The Senate Finance Committee introduced a committee substitute for the state’s operating budget this
JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 12, sponsored by Senator Jesse Kiehl (D-Juneau).
JUNEAU – Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, introduced Senate Bill 135 today establishing the Alaska Work and
(JUNEAU) – A bipartisan group of thirty members of the Alaska State Legislature sent a letter
JUNEAU – The Senate Rules Committee introduced legislation today to fix several flaws in Alaska’s oil tax
JUNEAU – Today, Senator Forrest Dunbar (D-Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 112, which seeks to provide Alaskans
(Juneau) – Today, Senator Löki Gale Tobin (D-Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 109 – The Employee Free Speech Act. The bill
JUNEAU – Today, Senator Bill Wielechowski(D-Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 99, which directs school districts to offer
JUNEAU – Today, Senator Matt Claman (D – Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 91, legislation that expands
JUNEAU – On Wednesday, Senate President Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak) introduced Senate Bill 89, which seeks to
JUNEAU – Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski) introduced Senate Bill 87 yesterday to allow Alaskan sawmill operators
JUNEAU – Today, Senator Cathy Giessel (R-Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 88to establish a new retirement system
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Senate unanimously passed House Joint Resolution 6, sponsored by Representative Josiah
JUNEAU – Today, Sen. Jesse Kiehl(D-Juneau), introduced Senate Bill 67, to prevent future PFAS pollution in
JUNEAU – Today, Senator Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) introduced legislation strengthening involuntary commitment statutes by adding a five-year
ANCHORAGE – Today, the Alaska Senate Majority finalized committee chairs and announced their initial legislative priorities
KODIAK – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy presented his Fiscal Year 2024 operating, capital, and mental health
