Neal Foster

Alaska State Archives wins $220,146 to index statehood records

“I'm reading the minutes from the Alaska Constitutional Convention And there is 200 pages of conversation of why they did— framers of the Constitution did not want to do this, right, regarding earmarks and dedicating funds and dedicating revenues for specific purposes.”

A record year for federal research-fraud enforcement — and Alaska's stake in it

House Finance advances Alaska LNG tax bill, curtailing North Slope's power to negotiate

“I am persuaded by their argument that, you know, the resource comes from the region and they'd like to have more say over what they do within their region”

Same committee, same day, two close votes on Alaska LNG ratepayer protection — and they didn't go the same way

House Finance writes a $16 gas-price cap into Alaska LNG bill — even if Enstar's contract isn't signed

House Finance amendment lets pipeline-route municipalities bill Alaska LNG directly — skipping the state appropriation step

ENSTAR says it locked in a price for Alaska LNG

North Slope, Kenai mayors negotiate gas line property tax as House Finance delays bill deadline

Alaska House examines $4 billion LNG equity option, Fairbanks spur-line tax break

Neal Foster files for House District 39 re-election

“regardless of everything, if we can't get the fuel, we can't get the fuel”

Energy consultant tells House Finance that property tax makes Alaska LNG unfinanceable

Alaska gas line faces economic challenge even with tax breaks

House Resources gas line bill would cost municipalities $13B under governor's plan

Alaska House passes Native corporation reinstatement bill after Senate changes

Alaska Passes Age of Consent Bill After Weeks-Long Senate Delay

Okitkun files for Alaska House District 39 seat

House Finance Committee advances PFD restoration for wrongfully convicted

“SB 167, which is 34-LS0491/G, moves out of House Finance, um, as amended with individual recommendations and attached fiscal note.”

House Finance adds feral cat spay-neuter provisions to invasive species bill

“9 Yea, 2 nay. So on a vote of 9 yea, 2 nay, Amendment #1 has been adopted.”

House panel hears bill to restore PFDs for wrongfully convicted Alaskans

House Finance Committee advances auto-IRA bill for Alaska workers

House Finance advances civics education bill after rejecting military exemption

“I think exempting people because we think logistically you don't have time to achieve this credit in the 4 years of high school. I think 10th grade still— I think 10th grade is adequate”

Alaska House panel hears testimony on statewide spay-neuter program, no vote taken

House Finance approves pharmacist prescription bill after rejecting nurse compact

“3 Yea, 8 nay. So on a vote of 3 yea to 8 nay, Amendment Number 6 has not been adopted.”

House panel hears gas line tax bill with 15-cent volumetric fee

Senate Finance reviews bill to double bulk fuel loan cap to $1.5M

House panel advances retirement savings program for private workers

House Finance advances fire station grant program after rejecting rural aid amendments

“normally CAPSES is something that we refer to when we have discretionary funds that we allow every community to, you know, typically we would say, okay, everybody, we've got extra money and everybody gets $1 million and you can figure out how you want to spend it.”

House Finance reschedules gas line hearing, shifts to vehicle title bill

“we're supposed to hear the gas line bill. In all likelihood, it looks like we may not be hearing that. Depending on what happens at a 1 o'clock rules meeting today.”

House panel sets amendment deadline for civics education bill

“I will go ahead and set an amendment deadline for, um, SB 23, Civics Education, and that deadline will be for Friday, May 15th, at 5 PM.”

House Finance Advances Paid Parental Leave Bill

“7 Yea, 4 nay. So on a vote of 7 yea to 4 nay, House Bill 193, which is version 34-LS0612/s, moves out of committee.”

Senate panel advances Native corporation reporting exemption despite concerns

House Finance advances pharmacist prescribing bill with drug restrictions

House rejects Senate's $1,000 PFD budget, sets up conference talks

Alaska House Panel Hears Push to Raise Tobacco Age to 21

House Finance Advances Education Funding Bill Despite Fiscal Concerns

“House Bill 261, which is version 34-LS, 1293/G moves out of committee, House Finance Committee, as amended with individual recommendations and attached fiscal note.”

Alaska House panel considers doubling bulk fuel loan cap amid price crisis

“a letter recently came out saying that there was the possibility that 140 million gallons that go into western Alaska may or may not be there, or maybe it's going to be a partial. And what does that mean for small rural communities that rely on that for heating, but not only heating, but also the electricity to run power plants”

House Finance advances education fund amendment, rejects gas pipeline revenue tie

“2 Yea, 9 nay. On a vote of 2 yea and 9 nay, Amendment Number 3 has not been adopted.”

House Finance cuts West Susitna road funding from capital budget

Alaska House Weighs $113M Education Funding Overhaul

“They really feel their numbers need, they need to present their analysis to DEED staff to verify that their assumptions are correct.”

Housing agency buys 600+ acres statewide to spur development

Senate Finance advances $2.8B operating budget to Rules Committee

House Finance advances mail theft bill despite competing governor's version

“I don't really care whose name is on it. I just want it addressed. I have been open to merging the two. I have been open to taking the best of both bills and putting them in one.”

House Finance considers multi-year school funding averaging bill

House panel questions education fund proposal with no guaranteed revenue

House panel debates $113M education funding formula shift

Senate Finance hears tax modernization bill, sets aside for further review

Senate Finance hears corporate tax shift targeting online sales to Alaskans

Senate adds $156M to capital budget, prioritizes deferred maintenance

“total request for the school, as mentioned, was $120 million. The requested amount from the state was $71 million”

Alaska releases FY25 Single Audit after closed-door review

House passes bill requiring transparency at psychiatric hospitals for minors