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Alaska Senators Praise Proposed Roadless Rule Exemption

JUNEAU – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement offering alternatives to roadless management and a... Full Story >>

Sen. Wilson Welcomes More Mental Health Treatment Options for Alaskans

WASILLA – Sen. David Wilson, R-Wasilla, Chairman of the Senate Health and Social Services Committee, welcomed the approval Tuesday of the state’s behavioral health portion of its... Full Story >>

Statement from Senate President Giessel on BP Sale to Hilcorp

ANCHORAGE – BP today announced that it has agreed to sell its entire business in Alaska to Hilcorp Alaska. Full Story >>

Chris Birch, Senator, Engineer & Grandfather, Passes Away at 68

JUNEAU – Anchorage Senator Chris Birch passed away on Wednesday. He was 68 years old. Full Story >>

Senate Restores Critical Programs, Provides for Sustainable PFD

JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate today voted to restore funding for programs critical to Alaskans and provide for a sustainable Permanent Fund dividend amount. Full Story >>

Governor’s Call Amended to Include Capital Budget

Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy amended his call for the Second Special Session to include the unfinished capital budget appropriations bill and to change the session location from... Full Story >>

Legislative Leaders Act With a Sense of Urgency as Veto Overrides Fail

This week, the clock ran out on the Alaska Legislature's constitutional opportunity to reject Gov. Mike Dunleavy's $444 million in budget vetoes through an override vote supported by... Full Story >>

Alaska Legislature to hold veto override session on Wednesday

Joint floor session scheduled for 11:30a.m. in the Alaska State Capitol Full Story >>

Statement from Alaska Senate President on Governor’s Vetoes

ANCHORAGE – Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, today released the following statement on Governor Mike Dunleavy’s announced vetoes to the state’s operating budget.... Full Story >>

Legislature to Meet in Juneau, Hold Most Meetings in Anchorage

JUNEAU – The Alaska Legislature announced today it will convene in Juneau on July 8th for the 2nd special session, with the majority of meetings to be held in Anchorage.... Full Story >>