Legislative Update From Representative Bryce Edgmon

Legislature Convenes in Juneau;
Parnell Delivers State of the State

On Wednesday night Governor Parnell deliv-ered his State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate. As usual, I listened closely for indica-tions that the administration will give rural Alaskan indi-viduals, communities, and industries the attention and focus they deserve.

On fisheries, the governor boasted that his Fish & Game budget for FY11 is strong enough to make sure our fish-eries managers will have the high quality scientific data necessary to make the right decisions. I will be working with my fellow House mem-bers on the Fish & Game Fi-nance Subcommittee to make certain that the department has all the tools it needs to ensure a healthy future for our fishing industries.

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