Press Release Says, Begich Urges President to Stay Focused on Oil, Natural Gas

Letter asks Obama to reconsider repeal of tax incentives for producers

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich today urged President Barack Obama to stay focused on the need to increase domestic energy production as America transitions to alternative energy sources. Begich sent a letter to the president after Obama today told a White House media briefing that America’s energy future is a combination of old and new approaches including, “can we identify opportunities to increase our oil and natural gas production in a way that is environmentally sustainable? And that should be part of a package with our development of clean energy.”

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News from Senator Begich: February 8, 2010

News from Senator Begich: February 8, 2010

Upcoming Events:

February 11, 2010
Washington D.C.
Constituent Coffee
Alaskans in D.C. visit
with Sen. Begich
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. (EST)
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Room G-11

February 16, 2010
Anchorage
Field Hearing of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Determine how to better serve Alaska’s Veterans and to review progress of the
Anchorage VA audit
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Alaska)
Loussac Library

February 17, 2010
Fairbanks
Field Hearing of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Determine how to better serve Alaska’s Veterans and to review progress of the
Anchorage VA audit
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (Alaska)
Fairbanks Borough Assembly Chambers

February 25, 2010
Washington D.C.
Constituent Coffee
Alaskans in D.C. visit
with Sen. Begich
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. (EST)
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Room G-11

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Begich Praises Heun Confirmation

U.S. Marshal for Alaska receives Senate approval

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich issued the following statement after former Anchorage Police Chief Rob Heun was confirmed by the full Senate as the next U.S. Marshal for Alaska:

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Begich Statement on Bernanke Confirmation

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Press Release Says, Sen. Begich Co-Chairs First Meeting of General Aviation Caucus

Promoting an industry vital to Alaska, today U.S. Senator Mark Begich co-chaired the first meeting of the Senate General Aviation Caucus. Working to better coordinate and highlight the priorities of the General Aviation community today’s meeting addressed role that GA currently serves in the U.S., how to elevate the concerns of the GA community in the Senate, and ways the General Aviation Caucus can work with government agencies.

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Sen. Begich Reacts to President’s State of the Union Address

U.S. Senator Mark Begich released the following statement regarding President Obama’s State of the Union address:

“President Obama struck the right tone between optimism about America’s future and determination about the enormous challenges our country faces, many of which he inherited. As he should have, he spent the most time addressing plans to help create jobs for Americans and get our economy back on track. That’s been my focus the past year – with the Recovery Act, new Alaska oil and gas development and military base expansion – and is my priority for the future.

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Press Release Says, Some Alaska Workers Eligible for Unemployment Tax Refunds

Some Alaska Workers Eligible

for Unemployment Tax Refunds

JUNEAU, Alaska—Alaska workers may be eligible for an unemployment tax refund if they worked for more than one employer during 2009, according to the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

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Press Release Says, Resolution Opposing Unnecessary Critical Habitat Designation in Cook Inlet Introduced

(JUNEAU) – A resolution calling on the federal government to protect the economy of the Cook Inlet region was introduced in the Alaska House today by Representative Charisse Millett, R-Anchorage.

House Joint Resolution 40 opposes the proposed critical habitat designation for 3,000 square miles of Cook Inlet. The National Marine Fisheries Service is considering the designation a way to protect Cook Inlet beluga whales.

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Congressman Young Comments on the 2010 State of the Union Address

Washington, DC –Congressman for All Alaska Don Young issued the following statement regarding the President’s first State of the Union Address: Read the rest of this entry »

ALASKA GOP RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska Republican Chairman Randy Ruedrich released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s First State of the Union Address: Read the rest of this entry »

Press Release Says, Senators Recommend Spending on Energy Projects

McGuire, Wielechowski release list of funding proposals

(JUNEAU) – Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) and Senator Lesil McGuire (R-Anchorage), co-chairs of the Senate Resources Committee, today released their recommendations for budget appropriations that will help lower energy costs for Alaskans and move communities towards greater energy independence and sustainability.

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Press Release Says, Begich Calls on Republicans to Drop Senate Nominee Holds; U.S. Marshal for Alaska post caught in political crossfir

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich today called on Republicans in the Senate to stop playing games with President Obama’s nominees, including the nomination of the U.S. Marshal for Alaska.

Former Anchorage Police Chief Rob Heun was in line for unanimous consent approval by the Senate last Friday, along with a Rhode Island circuit court judge candidate. But Republicans have refused to allow any further nominees to be considered by the Senate, with the exception of a district judge for Washington state approved yesterday.

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Press Release Says, Stedman Supports Low-Speed Vehicle Choice in Communities; Bill expands low-speed vehicle options and sustainable transportation

(JUNEAU) – The Alaska State Legislature today passed Senate Bill 59, allowing expanded access for Low-Speed Vehicles on certain roads in Alaska.

“Low-Speed Vehicles are a cost effective option for transportation in small communities,” said Senator Bert Stedman (R-Sitka), sponsor of SB 59. “This new breed of vehicles is a growing sector of the auto industry and can help provide cheaper, sustainable transportation.”

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Senator Hoffman Report: January 22, 2010

Good Afternoon-

It is official, the plane landed, the gavel convened us and the Governor gave his first State of the State address to the Legislature; we’re back and have begun our work in this second session.
I would like to share with you a small excerpt from the Governor’s speech and add my sympathies and respect… Governor Parnell, “Tonight, we remember the people of Haiti and the extreme loss of life and economic devastation due to recent earthquakes. We honor our servicemen and women, both guard and active duty, who deployed yesterday morning as part of Operation Unified Relief to assist the Haitians in their hour of need.” (1/20/10)
The Senate hot topics will focus on energy, fiscal responsibility, education, safe communities, jobs and our economy. We have 87 days to go – it is time to get down to business!

Lyman

Board of American Seafoods Company Grant – Deadline February 12th The Community Advisory Board of American Seafoods Company (CAB) is accepting applications for its rural Alaska community grant program. Local projects that tackle

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Press Release Says, Sitting Legislators Running for State Office Suspend Campaign Fundraising

Most candidates running for office can raise campaign funds year- round. However, Alaska Statute 24.60.031 forbids sitting legislators and legislative employees from accepting campaign contributions or pledges for future contributions while the legislature is in session. This law was
enacted to ensure that a legislator’s vote could not be unduly influenced by campaign contributions. This restriction does not apply to candidates that are employees of the executive branch, since they are in their offices every day of the year.

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