Senator Murkowski Cosponsors S930: United States Ferry Systems Investment Act of 2009

by Cathy 1. June 2009 11:34
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski announced the introduction of the U.S. Ferry Systems Investment Act of 2009. This bill would dramatically increase federal support for the country’s ferry systems. The U.S. Ferry Systems Investment Act of 2009 would make available $200 million a year i... [More]

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End of Session Wrap-Up

by Cathy 21. April 2009 15:25
The 26th Alaska Legislature gaveled out on Sunday evening. As a first time legislator, I had braced myself for many 4:00 a.m. sessions, but luckily they never occurred. Speaker Mike Chenault kept morale high and supported caucus members with individual community priorities. My first priority is to... [More]

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House passes resolution to support Kensington Mine

by Cathy 17. April 2009 13:57
The Alaska State House unanimously passed a resolution, HR12, sponsored by Rep. Cathy Muñoz which re-affirms the House’s long term commitment to the Kensington Gold Mine. The Kensington Mine is a vital project to the community of Juneau. Couer Alaska has spent more than ... [More]

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House Passes Economic Stimulus Bill

by Cathy 11. April 2009 10:50
The Alaska State House passed legislation authorizing the receipt of the full federal economic stimulus funding to help Alaska students, homeowners, job seekers, and communities statewide. House Bill 199 appropriates more than $170 million for school districts and education programs; $56 million f... [More]

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HB35: Notice and Consent for Minor's Abortion

by Cathy 6. April 2009 09:48
HB 35 recently passed the House of Representatives 22 to 14. The proposed law would require parental consent for an abortion for girls aged 16 and younger. There are flexible provisions to allow exemptions to the consent requirement in cases of violent home life, rape and incest by allowing for a ... [More]

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Cruise Ship Wastewater Permits

by Cathy 29. March 2009 18:30
House Bill 134 amends AS 46.03 to give the Department of Conservation (DEC) some discretion in monitoring the Alaska Water Quality Standards. New laws governing waste water discharge will take affect in 2010 as the result of the 2007 cruise ship initiative.   There have been miscon... [More]

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House Bill 134 Passes C&RA Committee

by Cathy 20. February 2009 17:17
The House Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Co-Chaired by Representative Muñoz, heard the Cruiseship Wastewater bill (HB134) in committee on February 16 and passed it out to be heard next by the House Resources Committee. The bill is sponsored by Representative John Harris of Vald... [More]

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Representative Cathy Muñoz