Governor Announces Plans to Address Implementation of Lands Into Trust August 15, 2016 Given Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth’s announcement this morning regarding not pursuing the Akiachak litigation any further, Governor Bill Walker has tasked his administration with holding meetings with those who may be impacted by the federal government taking lands into trust. Read more
Governor Walker Appoints Jahna Lindemuth as Attorney General June 28, 2016 Governor Bill Walker today named Jahna Lindemuth as Alaska’s next Attorney General. Born and raised in Anchorage, Ms. Lindemuth brings extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, appeals to the Alaska Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and administrative management to her new role at Department of Law. Read more
Governor Walker Signs Medicaid Reform Bill into Law June 21, 2016 JUNEAU —Governor Bill Walker signed Senate Bill 74 into law today, making way for significant financial savings to the state and expansion of health care services offered to Medicaid recipients in Alaska. Governor Walker signed the bill at the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium in Juneau. Read more
Alaska’s Deficit Spending Continues June 1, 2016 The Legislature passed a budget with a $3.2 billion draw from the Constitutional Budget Reserve. However, the real impact to the CBR and savings is much greater–and the deficit is much deeper than initially reported. Read more
Governor Walker Signs Bill to Designate Military Family Day April 22, 2016 Governor Bill Walker signed into law yesterday House Bill 175, sponsored by Representative Bob Lynn, to designate November 1 of every year as Military Family Day. Read more