Representative Peggy Wilson (R)

2013-02-11 : 04:49 : Rep. Peggy Wilson

Hello again from Juneau. Another busy week has passed and my staff and I are settled into a routine or as close to a routine as is possible in Juneau! We are charging forward in the Resources Committee with a lot to accomplish this session. This week we have been thoroughly reviewing legislation that is designed to expedite the construction of an in-state natural gas pipeline from the North Slope to consumers in the rail belt region and to a saltwater terminal. We started the scoping process on this in 2010 and are now determining if it is feasible and in the states' best interests to move forward. I am pleased to report that we have passed HB 77 out of the Resources committee last week. This bill is intended to help the Department of Natural Resources become more timely and efficient in their water and land permitting programs. We are now reviewing and listening to testimony on HB 78 that seeks to develop a program for regulating dredge and fill activities in waters and wetlands of the state - the program that is currently regulated by the US Corps of Engineers. ...

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2013-02-05 : 2430x1620 : Rep. Peggy Wilson

Alaska House Majority Whip Peggy Wilson, R-Wrangell, listens to Matanuska-Susitna Borough Economic Development Director Don Dyer following Tuesday's Joint Transportation Committee Hearing at the Capitol. ...

2013-02-04 : 03:55 : Rep. Peggy Wilson

I introduced a Legislative citation this week designating February as American Heart Month in Alaska. This also recognizes the American Heart Association and their efforts in reducing cardiovascular disease in Alaska. This year the AMA is focusing on encouraging citizens and especially women to recognize the warning signs of a heart attack or stroke. ...

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2013-01-29 : 2880x1811 : Rep. Peggy Wilson

Alaska House Majority Whip Peggy Wilson, R-Wrangell, takes notes during the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority's presentation to the Joint Transportation Committee, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at the Capitol. Documents from today's presentation are available here. ...

2013-01-29 : 03:41 : Rep. Peggy Wilson

Hello and welcome to week two of Peggy's Corner of the House. This has been a busy week with the beginning of the Session, startup of Committees and a high volume of visitors through my office. We have quite a few new faces here in Juneau and the energy level is very high. We all realize that the decisions being made this session will affect our state for a very long time to come. ...

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2013-01-18 : 4660x2620 : Rep. Mia Costello

State Representatives continued a tradition Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, by honoring wearing kuspuks in the Capitol. The tradition was started some years ago to celebrate the diversity of the state and our heritage by wearing kuspuks every Friday during session. A kuspuk is a traditional native light-weight jacket or pullover. Pictured, from left to right: Mia Costello, R-Anchorage; Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage; Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau; Peggy Wilson, R-Wrangell; Lindsey Holmes, R-Anchorage; Lora Reinbold, R-Eagle River; Shelley Hughes, R-Palmer; and, Lynn Gattis, R-Wasilla. ...