The announcement that Anchorage Rep. Lindsey Holmes had switched parties from Democrat to Republican came after a two-hour House Majority caucus meeting.
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Alaska Legislature makes it easier to find their website
The Alaska Legislature is getting a sleek new domain name for its website and email addresses.
Kerttula, Munoz stay busy despite no primary, general election challengers
Juneau’s legislative delegation would’ve been excused if they took it easy this summer, instead they stayed busy by reaching out to new communities in their districts, volunteering for other campaigns, and doing constituent service.
Water, sewer task force bills take a step forward
A measure helping villages set up safe water and sewer systems is getting some attention in the Legislature.
Austerman open to changes to ACMP bill
HB 325 is nearly identical to a citizen’s initiative on track for a statewide vote later this year. But House Majority Leader Alan Austerman – the bill’s primary sponsor – says he’s open to changes. Lawmakers can preempt the ballot measure by adopting substantially similar legislation.
Egan’s retirement choice bill on the move
The Senate State Affairs Committee has advanced a bill giving Alaska’s public employees a choice of retirement systems, despite objections from the Parnell administration.