This month, Governor Dunleavy vetoed bipartisan bills that passed the Legislature with broad support. One of those, Senate Bill 127, would have lowered the current tax rate for peer-to-peer car rentals like Turo and would have protected Alaskans from efforts to collect back-taxes on prior Turo rentals.
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Anchorage, Alaska — Yesterday afternoon, Senate Bill 103 became law without the Governor’s signature. Sponsored by Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, this legislation showcases support for the mental health and well-being of Alaska’s law enforcement officers and first responders by establishing a process for public safety officers to seek mental health counseling from trained peer counselors while ensuring
The weather feels a little more like fall than a lot of people are in the mood for. But there’s good news for those of us flogging the water for cohos: the fish can’t tell it’s raining.
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The Governor vetoed House Bill 17 to allow health insurance coverage for up to 12 months of birth control. I will continue working to get this legislation passed and enacted into law.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Alaska Permanent Fund value, reported by the APFC (the Corporation that manages it) at the end of July, 2024, is found in the “Resource Values” section of this newsletter.
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Dear Friends, As the leaves begin to change color and the days grow shorter, it’s clear that the crispness of autumn is in the air. With kids back in school, I hope you are settling into a familiar rhythm.
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Anchorage—On August 30, House Bill 344 became law without the Governor’s signature. Governor Dunleavy sponsored the bill, which allows the Alaska Department of Health to apply for a waiver from the federal government to establish a demonstration project that uses Medicaid funding in unique ways, including supporting workforce development and food security.
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House Bill 344 also allows schools to provide healthcare services to more students.
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Wasilla, AK—Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a series of healthcare bills into law. Sponsored by Senator David Wilson, R-Wasilla, Senate Bill 45, Senate Bill 74, and Senate Bill 75 seek to improve access to healthcare and streamline licensing for specific medical professionals.
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On Labor Day, we honor the working people who keep our communities running, and the legacy of collective action for dignified working conditions. This Labor Day, we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday to close out the end of summer. Read on for a history of the holiday and community events.
