Priority: State's Rights
Fighting Federal Overreach
Protect Alaska's Sovereignty and Opportunities Inherent in our Land and Resources
Declarations by the Obama Administration jeopardized Alaska's ability to provide economic opportunity and essential state services to future generations. Our members have spoken out forcefully for Alaska's right to responsibly manage and develop our lands and resources.
After years of fighting the Obama Administration's persistent attempts to lockup Alaska land and resources, the Senate Majority is seeking to engage in a cooperative dialog with the current Administration.
Senate Bills Focused on protecting the State's rights
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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...
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...
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.
Chris Birch, Senator, Engineer & Grandfather, Passes Away at 68
JUNEAU – Anchorage Senator Chris Birch passed away on Wednesday. He was 68 years old.
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.
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...
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...
Alaska Legislature to hold veto override session on Wednesday
Joint floor session scheduled for 11:30a.m. in the Alaska State Capitol
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....
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....
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