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Today: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012: 71 Days remaining of the 2nd Session

Legislature Takes Aim at Cardiovascular Disease
House Passes HCR 20 Designating February 2012 as American Heart Month in Alaska

2012-02-03: Rep. Peggy Wilson

Representative Peggy Wilson's resolution recognizing the importance of education and skills that increase survival rates from heart disease passed the Alaska House unanimously this morning. HCR 20 designates February 2012 as American Heart Month in Alaska. As a Registered Nurse, ...  Read More »

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2012-02-03 : 00:28 : [AUDIO] Rep. Peggy Wilson Discusses the Importance of Her Resolution HCR 20 - American Heart Month
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House Passes Bill Helping Military Transition Into AK Workforce
Thomas' HB 282 applies military training, education towards licensing or college

2012-02-01: Rep. Bill Thomas

Military personnel separating from service stand to gain help transitioning into the civilian workforce or college under a bill passed by the Alaska House this morning. The House unanimously passed Finance Co-Chair Bill Thomas' HB 282. The bill directs the state's Division ...  Read More »

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2012-02-01 : 00:31 : [AUDIO] Rep. Bill Thomas Comments on What HB 282 Accomplishes
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House Approves Making July 30 "AK National Guard Day"
Lynn's HB247 recognizes Guard's service to Alaskans and others

2012-01-30: Rep. Bob Lynn, Rep. Dan Saddler, Rep. Steve Thompson

The men and women of the Alaska National Guard will have an annual day of recognition under a bill passed by the Alaska House of Representatives today. State Affairs Committee Chair Bob Lynn's House Bill 247, which passed unanimously, establishes July 30 of every year as ...  Read More »

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2012-01-30 : 00:17 : [AUDIO] Rep. Lynn Talks About the Valuable Services the Alaska National Guard Provides to Alaskans
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2012-01-30 : 00:14 : [AUDIO] Rep. Saddler Talks About the Mission of the Alaska National Guard
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House Passes Bill to Help Seniors & People with Disabilities have a Better Voice in Transportation Planning
HB 131 follows recommendations of Governor's Coordinated Transportation Task Force

2012-01-27: Rep. Cathy Munoz

The Alaska House passed a bill today to create an Alaska Community and Public Transportation Advisory Board to help seniors and people with disabilities have a better voice in state transportation planning. House Bill 131, sponsored by Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, would set ...  Read More »


Rural Legislators Comment on Moore Settlement
Herron, Dick Thankful for Resolution and New Path Forward on Rural Education

2012-01-26: House Majority Press

A pair of rural representatives today released the following statements after attending the announcement of a settlement in the Moore v. State education case. The State of Alaska settled with the plaintiffs, Citizens for the Educational Advancement for Alaska's Children, or CEAAC ...  Read More »

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2012-01-26 : 00:38 : [AUDIO] Rep. Dick Comments on the Settlement of the Moore v. State Education Case
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2012-01-26 : 00:45 : [AUDIO] Rep. Herron Comments on the Settlement of the Moore v. State Education Case
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Speaker Continues In-State Gasline Development Push
Chenault & Hawker Incorporate AGDC Recommendations into Omnibus Package - Measure Ensures Energy Security, Opportunity and Aligns Existing State Efforts

2012-01-24: Rep. Mike Chenault, Rep. Mike Hawker

House Speaker Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, today presented comprehensive legislation advancing the Alaska Gasline Development Corp's (AGDC) development of an instate gas pipeline project. The package combines several existing bills with recommendations by AGDC and additional tools ...  Read More »

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2012-01-24 : 02:16 : [VIDEO] Speaker Chenault Delivers Opening Remarks Regarding Introduction of His HB 9
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2012-01-24 : 02:03 : [VIDEO] LB&A Chair Hawker Delivers Opening Remarks Regarding the AGDC
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2012-01-24 : 01:17 : [VIDEO] Speaker Chenault Addresses a Member of the Press
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2012-01-24 : 00:39 : [VIDEO] Speaker Chenault Gives His Vision of What Size an In-State Gasline Project Should Be
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2012-01-24 : 00:36 : [VIDEO] Speaker Chenault Reiterates that Alaska is Ready to Move Forward with an In-State Gasline
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2012-01-24 : 38:00 : [AUDIO] January 24, 2012 - Audio of Press Conference by Speaker Chenault and LBA Chair Hawker Regarding the Introduction of HB 9
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2012-01-24 : 01:21 : [VIDEO] Rep. Hawker discusses How the Project is Compliant with AGIA
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Norway Policy Tour Resolution Introduced
HCR 19 Acknowledges Lessons Learned From 2011 Tour

2012-01-23: House Economic Development, Trade & Tourism Spec. Com.

Economic Development, Trade & Tourism Special Committee Chair Bob Herron recently introduced House Concurrent Resolution 19, which would acknowledge the lessons learned from the 2011 Norway Policy Tour and encourage investment in the state's oil and gas industry. The tour, ...  Read More »


Session Priorities Set - Legislative Package Chosen
Co-chairs Say Trio of Bills are Built to Safeguard Alaska's Veterans

2012-01-20: House Veterans Caucus

The Co-chairs of the Alaska Legislature's Joint Veterans Caucus today released their priorities for the second session. Co-Chairs Rep. Bill Thomas and Sen. Charlie Huggins say the legislative package of three bills are safeguards for Alaska's veterans, providing them with security, ...  Read More »


Alaska Northern Waters Task Force Submits Recommendations
Task Force Proposes Key Changes to Arctic Policy, Infrastructure, and Resource Development

2012-01-20: House Alaska Northern Waters Task Force

The Alaska Northern Waters Task Force (ANWTF) released its preliminary report recommending improvements to state and federal Arctic policy today. The Legislature established the task force in 2010 to address increased interest in the Arctic and elevate government and stakeholder participation ...  Read More »


Lynn Prefiles Bill to Cut State Drug Costs
Also Requiring Insurance Policies to Cover Colorectal Screenings for Retired Public Employees

2012-01-13: House Majority Press

Rep. Bob Lynn announced today he has pre-filed legislation that would save the state money through increased use of generic drugs and save lives by requiring insurance policies to cover colorectal screenings for retired public employees. Lynn says it's a matter of saving money and ...  Read More »


Costello Intros Bill Encouraging Small Business Growth

2012-01-06: House Majority Press

Today Representative Costello announced the pre-filing of legislation stimulating the small business industry in Alaska by exempting qualified businesses from paying the state's corporate income tax. The bill also aims to foster a better environment for entrepreneurs to secure ...  Read More »


Rep. Lynn Proposes Annual Alaska National Guard Day

2012-01-06: House Majority Press

House State Affairs Committee Chair Bob Lynn has pre-filed a bill to set aside July 30 as an annual day for honoring the men and women of the Alaska National Guard. Lynn, a U.S. Air Force retiree and Anchorage Republican, said Alaska National Guard Day will honor all those who ...  Read More »