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2012-02-03 : 00:28 : Rep. Peggy Wilson

Rep. Peggy Wilson discusses the importance of her resolution, HCR 20 - American Heart Month. The measure raises awareness of cardiovascular disease and encourages citizens to learn the warning signs of heart attack and stroke. ...

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2012-02-03 : 3600x2691 : Rep. Bryce Edgmon

Rep. Bryce Edgmon greets constituent Bertha Johnson after introducing her on the House Floor on February 3, 2012. Her husband, Martin "Poyken" Johnson, will be the special guest tonight at the Sailing for Salmon exhibit opening at 4:00 p.m. at the Alaska State Museum. ...

2012-02-03 : 3600x3002 : Rep. Peggy Wilson

House Majority Whip Peggy Wilson gives a floor speech prior to the House voting on her resolution to designate February 2012 as American Heart Month in Alaska. HCR 20 passed the House unanimously and now heads to the Alaska Senate for consideration. ...

2012-02-02 : 38:59 : Rep. Reggie Joule

The Legislature's Alaska Northern Waters Task Force released its findings and recommendations Monday, and members held a press conference Thursday to discuss them and the next steps. ...

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2012-02-02 : 4320x1800 : Rep. Bryce Edgmon

Rep. Bryce Edgmon speaks about Bering Straits shipping and transportation during the Alaska Northern Waters Task Force Press Conference Thursday. Reps. Bob Herron and Reggie Joule (who chaired the task force) listen along with Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Larry Hartig. The Final Report and recommendations can be read at: http://anwtf.com. ...

2012-02-02 : 3000x3000 : Rep. Wes Keller

Rep. Wes Keller answers a reporter's question about his school choice bill, House Bill 145, following a committee hearing Thursday at the Capitol. Keller's bill to offer scholarships for parents to send their children to private and religious schools passed out of the House Education Committee Wednesday night. Read more about the bill at http://housemajority.org/spon.php?id=27hb145-77. ...

2012-02-01 : 00:31 : Rep. Bill Thomas

Rep. Bill Thomas comments on the passage of his HB 282 from the House today. The bill directs the state's Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing, along with the University of Alaska and vocational education facilities, to examine the soldier's military credentials and experience, and credit them towards any applicable licensing requirements and educational credits. ...

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2012-02-01 : 3600x2543 : Rep. Bill Thomas

House Finance Co-chair Bill Thomas delivers a floor speech prior to the House vote on HB 282. The bill directs the state's Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing, along with the University of Alaska and vocational education facilities, to examine the soldier's military credentials and experience, and credit them towards any applicable licensing requirements and educational credits. HB 282 is a priority of the Legislature's Joint Veteran's Caucus, and passed unanimously. ...

2012-02-01 : 4272x2848 : Rep. Steve Thompson

Representative Steve Thompson gets his blood pressure checked by the EMS Council. The Council provides free annual blood pressure checks during the legislative sessions. ...

2012-01-31 : 3600x3001 : Rep. Steve Thompson

Representative Steve Thompson listens to a presentation from Canada's Consul General Denis Stevens (Right) and Consul Peter Taylor during a House Economic Development, Trade & Tourism Special Committee hearing Tuesday on Alaska-Canada relations. ...

2012-01-31 : 3600x1736 : Rep. Bill Thomas

Kaci Schroeder, staff to House Finance Co-chair Bill Thomas, presents HB 250 during Tuesday's House Special Committee on Energy meeting. HB 250 extends the renewable grant fund through 2023. ...