Sponsor Statement According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Alaska’s economic growth is the worst in the nation. It is imperative that we grow the private economy. One way to do this is by decreasing the high regulatory burden
With the looming threat of a veto on the legislature’s omnibus education bill, the urgency to address our state’s educational challenges has never been more apparent. Governor Dunleavy held a press briefing this week threatening to use his veto pen
In Alaska, a grand jury serves as a crucial pillar of our justice system, comprised of 12 to 18 citizens tasked with determining whether there is sufficient evidence to charge an individual with a felony crime. Led by a prosecutor,
Sponsor Statement House Bill 317 is a proactive measure designed to foster a favorable environment for agricultural growth and sustainability in Alaska. By providing tax incentives for farm structures and preserving farm use land, we aim to incentivize farming practices,
Sponsor Statement House Bill 382 increases parental participation in their children’s education and allows parents access to school curriculum, budgets, and school boards. The bill allows teachers to use their professional judgement to establish and enforce rules for their classrooms.
Sponsor Statement Alaska’s government spends twice as much as other states, but its policy performance is abysmal. When national rankings of performance metrics in key social and economic areas are released, we often come close to the bottom. Alaska’s economic
