Governor Walker signs healthcare omnibus SB 105 into law August 7, 2018 No. 18-096 ANCHORAGE – Governor Walker signed Senate Bill 105 at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s meeting at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage this afternoon. Supporters of the omnibus health bill gathered to watch its sponsors – including Rep. Ivy Spohnholz, Rep. Geran Tarr, and Sen. David Wilson – speak to the bill’s merits, and […]
Governor Walker issues statement on potential LNG tariffs August 3, 2018 No. 18-095 ANCHORAGE – In response to questions on the announcement of potential Chinese tariffs against American energy production, Governor Walker issued the following statement: “Alaska’s vast reserves of natural gas can satisfy market demand for nearly a century, and short term trade tensions do not change this long-term value proposition. Alaska LNG would be […]
Health insurance rates down 25 percent since launch of Alaska Reinsurance Program August 1, 2018 Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield on Wednesday announced submission of a 2019 individual market filing to the Alaska Division of Insurance which, if approved, would decrease rates by an average of 3.9 percent. Read more
Ephraim Froehlich joins Walker-Mallott administration August 1, 2018 Governor Walker is welcoming Ephraim Froehlich to the Walker-Mallott administration. Froehlich will be based in Juneau, and serve the Office of the Governor, as a Senior Advisor on Fish and Game and as the Deputy Director for State and Federal Relations. Read more
Young Alaskans gather for climate dialogue; Leadership Team to finalize draft climate policy July 31, 2018 No. 18-093 ANCHORAGE- Before finalizing Alaska’s draft climate policy later this week, the Climate Action Leadership Team is gathering a delegation of 25 young Alaskans to dialogue on Alaska’s climate future. Listening to the next generation’s vision for Alaska is critical since the opportunities and challenges presented by a changing climate will continue to grow […]