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USDA Awards Grant for Rural School Broadband

BETHEL – Today, the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utility Service Program announced they are awarding a $25 million grant to GCI to build fiber optic broadband through... Full Story >>

Legislators Celebrate Community Art

Giving freely of his time SPC Garcia, organized supplies, volunteers and worked weekends to convert a retaining wall at 10th and Hyder from graffiti into a beautiful community treasure.... Full Story >>

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 >>