Download Rep. Edgmon’s legislative update from January 27, 2012 as a PDF.
Download Sen. Hoffman’s update from January 27, 2012 as a PDF.
Headlines and first paragraph posted below. Download Rep. Edgmon’s newsletter as a PDF.
Finance Committee Already at Work on Budgets
At work right out of the gate of the new session, the full House Finance Committee has already convened for two hearings. Both meetings were basically big-picture views of the governor’s spending proposals this year, so the subject matter included appropriations in not only the Op-erating and Capital Budgets but also funding associated with the Mental Health Budget and the General Obligation bond bill that’s before the legislature.
New Edgmon Legislation Introduced for Low-Interest Entry Permit Loans
This session I introduced a new bill that would amend the Commercial Fishing Loan Act to allow lower-interest loans for entry permits under Section B of the revolving loan fund. We’re looking forward to a first hearing on the bill next Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in the House Fisheries Committee.
Jodie McDonnell from Naknek Joins the Staff
I’d like to introduce everyone to our newest staffer, Jodie McDonnell, who many of you may know comes from Naknek. Only three days into the ses-sion, she’s already doing a great job.
Washington, DC – Alaskan Congressman Don Young has released the following statement following confirmation of Osama Bin Laden’s death: “This has been a long time coming. Terror mastermind Bin Laden and his followers have been terrorizing nations for years, and hiding like the cowards they are. Too many lives have been sacrificed in this search. Read the rest of this entry »
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich released the following statement in response to news that Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been killed by the U.S. military: Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, tonight released the following statement regarding the death of Osama Bin Laden: “Tonight we learned Osama bin Laden is dead. Read the rest of this entry »
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This week, the Senate Finance Committee focused our work on the FY12 Operating budget. All subcommittees reported their recommendations to the full finance committee; public testimony was held where over 245 citizens across the state participated. In consideration of public testimony, I amended the operating budget and added $326,100 to the UAA Recruitment and Retention of Alaska Native Nursing Program. The bill has moved out of Senate Finance and will now be scheduled for consideration of the Senate. This brings us a step closer in the budget process to the 24-hour rule. I will report more on the Operating budget once the entire process is complete.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Postal Regulatory Commission released its final Advisory Opinion on a proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to end mail delivery and other postal operations on Saturdays. USPS proposed these and other changes to address over $2 billion in annual losses.
Spirit of Youth
Awards Banquet
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today voted to continue providing funding for federal government operations until March 18, 2011, including $4 billion in spending cuts, and issued the following statement:
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