Rep. Edgmon & Sen. Hoffman – Updates from Juneau

Posted: January 30th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: State Rep. Bryce Edgmon, State Senator Lyman Hoffman

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.


Rep. Edgmon’s Newsletter Vol. VI No. 1

Posted: January 23rd, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Community Window, State Rep. Bryce Edgmon

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.


Rep. Young’s Statement Regarding Osama Bin Laden’s Death

Posted: May 2nd, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: 2011

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 »


Senator Begich Statement on the Death of Osama bin Laden

Posted: May 1st, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: 2011

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 »


Senator Murkowski Statement on the Death of Osama Bin Laden

Posted: May 1st, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: 2011

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 »


March 25, 2011 Senator Hoffman Report

Posted: March 25th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: 2011

Hello-

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.

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Press Release Says, Postal Regulatory Commission Heeds Murkowski in Recommendation for Saturday Mail Service

Posted: March 24th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: 2011

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.

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March 14, 2011 Senator Begich Newsletter

Posted: March 15th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: 2011


March 19, 2011
Anchorage

Spirit of Youth
Awards Banquet

Downtown Marriott
7:00 p.m. (Alaska)

March 21, 2011
Anchorage

ATHENA Society
Award Luncheon

Dena'ina Center
Noon (Alaska)

March 22, 2011
Juneau

Annual Address to the
State Legislature

State Capitol Building
11:00 a.m. (Alaska)


March 4, 2011 Senator Hoffman Report

Posted: March 9th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: 2011

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Murkowski Votes in Favor of Continuing Resolution to Avoid Government Shutdown

Posted: March 2nd, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: 2011

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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Press Release Says, Begich Secures Commitment for Rural Schools

Posted: March 1st, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: 2011

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Press Release Says, Governor’s Oil Tax Bill Passes House Resources Committee

Posted: March 1st, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: 2011

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Murkowski Comments on Libya

Posted: February 28th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: 2011

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February 28, 2011 Senator Begich Newsletter

Posted: February 28th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: 2011

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February 25, 2011 Representative Edgmon Newsletter

Posted: February 28th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: 2011

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