
Representative · Alaska State House · District 31
6 articles · 20 transcripts
“The third change increased Alaska's unemployment insurance benefits, which haven't been updated since 2009. With this update, the maximum weekly benefit increases from $370 to $470.”
“The paid parental leave benefit is available beginning January 1st, 2030. And that, Mr. Co-Chair, is to allow the— allow time for the fund to become capitalized to support the benefit.”
“Alaska, in my opinion right now, is desperate for a reason for people to live here, stay here, move here. And it has been proven time and again that having a paid parental leave program, especially for a younger generation such as Gen Z, that this is something that they want to take advantage of when it comes to finding a place of employment.”
“We will set the amendment deadline for Thursday, April 23rd, at 5 PM.”
“Alaska has RTs, but we are the only state in the United States that does not license respiratory therapists. Our outlier status creates disadvantages.”
“we are very hopeful that insurance would cover some or all of them, but they were not interested in paying anything or entertaining paying a portion of any of the bills for his treatment for the pandas.”