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Today: Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2010: 40 Days remaining of the 2nd Session

Majority Audio Actualities For Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2010
MVA Chair Gatto comments on Brig. Gen. Katkus confirmation hearing

2010-03-09: House Military & Veterans' Affairs Spec. Com.

Special Committee on Military & Veterans Affairs Chair Carl Gatto, R-Palmer, is the featured member for today's Alaska State House Majority Caucus audio actualities. Chair Gatto comments on today's committee vote to forward Brig. Gen. Thomas Katkus' name to the ...  Read More »

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2010-03-09 : 00:16 : Part 1: MVA Chair Gatto comments on Brig. Gen. Katkus confirmation
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2010-03-09 : 00:16 : Part 2: MVA Chair Gatto comments on Brig. Gen. Katkus confirmation
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Two Keller Bills Move Out of Committee
New language for loans making progress in House

2010-03-09: Rep. Wes Keller

Representative Wes Keller, R-Wasilla, saw two bills make progress through the State House this week. House Bill 354 would change some oversight language regarding loans available for general aviation in Alaska under the Capstone Avionics Loan program. Current language limits access ...  Read More »


Proposed Railbelt Energy Projects Up For Comparison
Options for Alaska energy to make their cases

2010-03-09: House Energy Spec. Com.

Representatives from six proposed major railbelt energy projects will appear before the House Special Committee on Energy on Thursday, March 11, to assist the committee in learning more about the projects and which one is best suited to meet the railbelt's energy needs. Officials ...  Read More »

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2010-03-09 : 00:20 : Millett Awaits Thursday Energy Hearing
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House Majority Leadership Press Availability Monday

2010-03-06: House Majority Press

Members of the Alaska State House Majority Caucus' leadership will participate in the weekly press availability, which will be held Monday, March 8, at 9:00 a.m. in the Speaker's Chambers. Majority press availabilities are scheduled every Monday at 9:00 a.m. during session unless ...  Read More »


Admin. Reg. Review Committee to Meet Monday
Topics Centering on Cabins, Dairy Production

2010-03-06: House Majority Press

The Joint Administrative Regulation Review Committee will hold its first March meeting on Monday, focusing on Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation and Dept. of Natural Resources regulations. Committee Chair Representative Wes Keller, R-Wasilla, says he's agreed to hold the ...  Read More »


HB 315 Passes House, Heads to Senate
Bill paves way for CPAs to practice in Alaska with greater mobility

2010-03-02: Rep. Kurt Olson

House Bill 315 unanimously passed the Alaska State House this week, allowing for better CPA mobility in the state. Under current law, Certified Public Accountants are barred from serving clients in Alaska without obtaining a license and registering with the Alaska State Board of ...  Read More »


Legislature Acts to Create Annual Purple Heart Day
Designating Aug. 7 to honor recipients gains unanimous Senate passage

2010-03-01: Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom

The Alaska State Legislature today passed House Bill 274, legislation designating Aug. 7 of every year as Purple Heart Day. The Alaska State Senate approved the bill unanimously. The State House passed the bill unanimously Feb. 8. House Rules Committee Chair Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle ...  Read More »

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2010-03-01 : 00:18 : Dahlstrom comments on HB274 passage.
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House Acts to Honor Long-Time DOT Dalton Hwy Manager
Ramras' HB 345, naming Sam Schuyler Memorial Bridge, passes unanimously

2010-03-01: Rep. Jay Ramras

The Alaska State House today unanimously passed House Bill 345, legislation naming a bridge slated to be built on the Dalton Highway this summer as the Sam Schuyler Memorial Bridge. Schuyler was a 23-year Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities employee who ...  Read More »


HJR 40 Passes House, Advance to Senate
Resolution opposes designation of critical habitat for beluga whales

2010-03-01: Rep. Charisse Millett

The Alaska State House today passed House Joint Resolution 40, which opposes the National Marine Fisheries Service's designation of a critical habitat for beluga whales. HJR 40 sponsor Rep. Charisse Millett, R-Anchorage, put the resolution in motion in order to protect the ...  Read More »

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2010-03-01 : 00:19 : Rep. Millett Discusses HJR 40
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Line-Up Announced for Mon, Mar 1 Press Availability
Speaker Chenault, Rules Chair Dahlstrom, Resources Co-Chair Johnson on deck

2010-02-28: House Majority Press

House Speaker Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, will lead the weekly House Majority Caucus press availability Monday, March 1, at 9:00 a.m. in the Speaker's Chambers. House Rules Committee Chair Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Anchorage, and House Resources Committee Co-Chair Craig Johnson, R-Anchorage, ...  Read More »


Johansen Urges Feds To Ease Transport Regulation
Resolution would expand transport options for rural ports while emphasizing safety

2010-02-26: Rep. Kyle Johansen

This week, House Majority Leader Kyle Johansen, R-Ketchikan, introduced House Joint Resolution 47, urging the federal government to ease restrictions on small vessels, which are crucial carriers to isolated communities and businesses in Alaska. Federal law currently prohibits ...  Read More »


House Encourages Anch. Assembly To End I/M Program
Stoltze's HR 13 calls on muni. to stick with 2007 assembly repeal decision

2010-02-26: Rep. Bill Stoltze

The Alaska State House today passed House Resolution 13, which encourages the Anchorage Assembly to rescind its 2008 action reinstating the Anchorage Vehicle Inspection and Management, or I/M, Program. House Finance Committee Co-Chair Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak/Mat-Su, sponsored the ...  Read More »


Gatto To Help Set Global Policy In Conference
Palmer lawmaker invited to Council on Foreign Relations

2010-02-26: Rep. Carl Gatto

Representative Carl Gatto, R-Palmer, will participate in a global governance roundtable at the Council on Foreign Relations. Gatto was invited by Dr. Scott Borgerson, CFR's Visiting Fellow for Ocean Governance. The event is led by Alaska Senators Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich, ...  Read More »


House Majority Audio Actualities for Friday
Resources Co-Chairs Comment on Value of Attending Energy Council

2010-02-26: Rep. Craig Johnson, Rep. Mark Neuman

House Resources Co-Chairs Craig Johnson, R-Anchorage, and Mark Neuman, R-Su-Valley, are the featured members for the daily House Majority Caucus audio actualities. The co-chairs comment on the value they see in attending the Energy Council meetings held annually in Washington, ...  Read More »

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2010-02-26 : 00:30 : Rep. Mark Neuman, Resources Co-Chair, Comments on Value of Attending Energy Council
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2010-02-26 : 00:30 : Rep. Craig Johnson, Resources Co-Chair, Comment on Value of Attending Energy Council
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