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Swan Lake Hydroelectric Expansion Utilized after Record Rainfall

After a summer of record-setting rainfall, the Swan Lake Hydroelectric Facility reached full capacity following expansion totaling an additional 15 feet of storage for the first time.... Full Story >>

Friday: Senate Hearing on Board of Fish Appointees, Public Testimony

ANCHORAGE – On Friday, August 28, at 3:00 p.m. in the Anchorage Legislative Information Office (LIO), the Senate Resources Committee will hold a hearing to take public testimony on and... Full Story >>

Gravina Access Improvements Work to Begin, Final Bids Awarded

KETCHIKAN – Work will soon begin on a host of projects meant to enhance the movement of people and goods between Ketchikan and Gravina Island. Full Story >>

Statement from Sen. President Giessel on Alaska LNG Export Approval

ANCHORAGE – Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday authorized the Alaska LNG project to... Full Story >>

Sen. Giessel: ANWR Decision a Positive Step for Alaska’s Future

ANCHORAGE – Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision approving an oil and... Full Story >>

Senator Stedman Thanks U.S. Coast Guard for 230 Years of Service

JUNEAU – On Tuesday, Senator Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, congratulated the U.S. Coast Guard for its 230th year anniversary. Full Story >>

Statements from Senators on Passing of Rep. Gary Knopp

Senate President Cathy Giessel and Soldotna Senator Peter Micciche today issued the following statements after the tragic death of Soldotna Representative Gary Knopp.... Full Story >>

Senate President Giessel Makes Selection to Redistricting Board

ANCHORAGE – Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, today appointed John Binkley to serve on the Redistricting Board Full Story >>

State Senators Commend Approval of Ambler Road Project

ANCHORAGE – Members of the Alaska Senate Majority this week commended a decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to approve a proposed route for the Ambler Road project.... Full Story >>

Historic Permanent Fund Transfer Protects Alaska’s Future

On Tuesday, the State of Alaska made one of the most important investments in its 61-year history: a roughly $5 billion transfer from the Alaska Permanent Fund’s Earnings Reserve... Full Story + Video >>