Carolyn Hall

State testing finds little or no PFAS in Alaska marine fish

“PFAS is pervasive in the environment and can easily spread from its point point of origin”

Anchorage and Fairbanks airports finish swapping PFAS foam out of crash trucks

“It would establish annual testing for PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, in all public water systems.”

Alaska's arts council is between directors as grant deadlines roll on

“This bill will encourage celebration of the many artistic cultural treasures that bring economic prosperity, beauty, and meaning to Alaska communities.”

Juneau Assembly pulls a $16M school bond from the fall ballot

Alaska raises unemployment benefits, updates travel insurance law

“Updating Alaska's UI maximum weekly benefit ensures Alaska retains its local talent, stabilizes our workforce, keeps our construction and natural resource sectors competitive, and helps Alaskans stay in the communities they love”

Four Railbelt utilities file shared-solar tariffs in two days

“for tariff filings that do not change a utility's revenue requirement or rate design”

Alaska House passes bill repealing inactive state funds

Alaska House raises unemployment benefits, expands telehealth coverage

“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.”

Alaska water systems face July deadlines to claim PFAS settlement funds or lose right to sue

“would establish annual testing for PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, in all public water systems”

Alaska lawmakers review paid parental leave bill funded by payroll taxes

“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 House Passes Paid Parental Leave, Exempts Seasonal Workers from Sick Leave

Alaska House Committee Advances Cryptocurrency Kiosk Regulations After Scam Victims Lose Millions

House panel rejects gaming price caps after industry debate

House Finance Advances Paid Parental Leave Bill

“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.”

House panel hears electronic pull-tab bill with 35% manufacturer cap

Industry groups oppose Dalton Highway toll targeting oil and gas traffic

House Finance cuts paid parental leave to 12 weeks, reduces benefits to $524

Senate panel advances travel insurance modernization bill

House Committee Hears Divided Testimony on Electronic Pull-Tab Bill

House advances expanded disability benefits for all public workers

House panel hears tax proposal for Alaska LNG project

Senate panel advances resolution urging federal reclassification of 911 dispatchers

Alaska House Committee Advances Five Bills in Single Session

House panel advances income tax on large pass-through businesses

Alaska House panel hears retirement savings bill for small business workers

Senate panel advances U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade resolution with border changes

House panel fast-tracks insurance coverage for PANDAS treatment

“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.”

House committee advances Local Boundary Commission expansion bill

Alaska lawmakers urge federal reclassification of 911 dispatchers

State employee per diem frozen since 2010 despite 40% inflation

House panel hears Fairbanks road service area reform proposal

House committee advances bill adding unorganized borough seat to boundary panel

House panel advances seafood industry data-sharing bill

Alaska House panel advances ban on heavy fuel oil for cruise ships

House Passes Polystyrene Ban for Restaurants Despite Business Concerns

House Finance hears respiratory therapist licensing bill, Alaska's last-state gap

“Alaska has RTs, but we are the only state in the United States that does not license respiratory therapists. Our outlier status creates disadvantages.”

Alaska's Right-to-Repair Bill Navigates National Debate on Consumer Access

House committee hears bill to eliminate tax discounts

House committee advances insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS treatment

“We will set the amendment deadline for Thursday, April 23rd, at 5 PM.”

House Labor Committee Advances Travel Insurance Bill, Hears Disaster Pet Plan

House committee hears bill to reclassify emergency dispatchers as first responders

House committee hears bill to reclassify emergency dispatchers as first responders

House committee advances bill recognizing dispatchers as first responders