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Sen. Stedman: Legislature Not to Blame for Marine Highway Woes

JUNEAU – Senator Bert Stedman, R-Southeast Islands, today expressed disappointment with comments made by Department of Transportation (DOT) officials casting blame on the... Full Story >>

Statement from Sen. Giessel on Alaska Reads Act

JUNEAU – Senate President Cathy Giessel today released the following statement on the Alaska Reads Act, a new statewide early education and K-3 reading program by Governor Mike... Full Story >>

Senators Applaud TAPS 18 Billionth Barrel

Alaska Senators congratulated Alyeska Pipeline Service Company today for transporting the eighteen billionth barrel of Alaska North Slope crude oil safely through the Trans Alaska... Full Story >>

Sen. Micciche Calls Meeting with Officials over Wildfire Management

SOLDOTNA – Senator Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, sent a letter Thursday requesting a meeting with federal officials to investigate why efforts to fully extinguish the Swan Lake Fire... Full Story >>

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 >>