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2012-02-02 : Audio Clip : 38:59 : House Military & Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee

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 : Photo Image : 4320x1800 : House Transportation Committee

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 : Photo Image : 3000x3000 : Senate Education & Early Development Subcommittee

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. ...

2012-02-02 : Newsletter : The House Majority Morning Minutes

A Summary of News & Events from Alaska's State House for Wednesday - 02/01/12 H Floor Session: The House unanimously passed HB 282, Military Training Credit/Temp License, by Rep. Bill Thomas. The following bills were introduced: HB ...  Read More »

2012-02-02 : Newsletter : Rep. Bill Thomas

This session has started out fast and furious. The first two weeks before session and the first two weeks at the start are particularly busy for my office. As the co-chair of House Finance I oversee the Operating budget. Part of that responsibility requires that we work with ALL ...  Read More »