http://www.housemajority.org Audio/Video Clips from Representative Mike Hawker en http://housemajority.org/images/houmaj.jpg http://www.housemajority.org 144 144 Audio/Video Clips from Representative Mike Hawker House Majority Press Rep. Mike Hawker Media Podcast Audio/Video Clips from Representative Mike Hawker alaska,state,legislature,house,representatives,representative,government,capitol,capital,juneau,republican,democrat,juneau House Majority Press enews@housemajority.org no no alaska,state,legislature,house,representatives,representative,government,capitol,capital,juneau,republican,democrat,juneau Technology/Software How-To Photo Image Rep. Mike Hawker Sen. Lyman Hoffman http://housemajority.org/gallery/d/2387-2/conference_committee_20100407p.jpg House Finance Committee Co-Chair Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, speaking with Senate Finance Committee Co-Chair Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel, near the end of today's opening meeting of the Conference Committee for HB 300 and HB 302 - the FY 2011 statewide and mental health operating budgets. House Finance Committee Co-Chair Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak/Mat-Su, is also pictured. Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:41:07 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=347&leg=26 no Rep. Hawker speaking with Sen. Hoffman, during the Budget Conference Committee House Finance Committee Co-Chair Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, speaking with Senate Finance Committee Co-Chair Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel, near the end of today's opening meeting of the Conference Committee for HB 300 and HB 302 - the FY 2011 statewide and mental health operating budgets. House Finance Committee Co-Chair Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak/Mat-Su, is also pictured. nonadult Photo Image Rep. John Harris Rep. Mike Chenault Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Bill Stoltze Sen. Kevin Meyer http://housemajority.org/gallery/d/2333-2/finance_cochairs_20100326p.jpg Group portrait of past and present House Finance Committee Chairmen. Pictured, left to right, are: Representative John Harris, R-Valdez, House Speaker Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, current Co-Chair Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, former Representative & Senator Al Adams, D-Kotzebue, current Co-Chair Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak/Mat-Su, Senator Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, and former Representative Bill Williams, R-Ketchikan. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:33:02 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=325&leg=26 no Group portrait of past and present House Finance Committee Chairmen Group portrait of past and present House Finance Committee Chairmen. Pictured, left to right, are: Representative John Harris, R-Valdez, House Speaker Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, current Co-Chair Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, former Representative & Senator Al Adams, D-Kotzebue, current Co-Chair Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak/Mat-Su, Senator Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, and former Representative Bill Williams, R-Ketchikan. nonadult Video Clip Rep. Mike Chenault Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom Rep. Alan Austerman Majority Whip Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Mark Neuman Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/chenault/video/26/chenault_2010032401v.mp4 Speaker Chenault is joined by Representatives Dahlstrom, Austerman, Hawker, Neuman, and Ramras to discuss the passage of HB 369 and HB 280 by the Alaska State House on March 24. A variety of members discuss the impacts that these pieces of legislation will have on the current state and the future of natural gas in Alaska. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:24:04 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=318&leg=26 no 00:27:47 [VIDEO] House Majority Press Conference on In-State Gas and Cook Inlet Gas Storage Passage Speaker Chenault is joined by Representatives Dahlstrom, Austerman, Hawker, Neuman, and Ramras to discuss the passage of HB 369 and HB 280 by the Alaska State House on March 24. A variety of members discuss the impacts that these pieces of legislation will have on the current state and the future of natural gas in Alaska. nonadult Photo Image Rep. Mike Chenault Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom Rep. Alan Austerman Majority Whip Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Mark Neuman Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/gallery/d/2327-3/hb280_hb369_presser_20100324p.jpg The photo depicts today's press availability on passage of House Bills 280 & 369. Alaska Dispatch Capitol reporter Rena Delbridge(left, hand extended) poses a question on the Joint In-state Gasline Development Team bill, HB 369, to House Speaker Mike Chenault (3rd from right), R-Nikiski. Also pictured (left to right): House Rules Committee Chair Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River, House Majority Whip Alan Austerman, R-Kodiak, House Finance Committee Co-Chair Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, House Resources Committee Co-Chair Mark Neuman, R-Su-Valley, and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks. HB 280 is the Cook Inlet Recovery Act, sponsored by Finance Co-Chair Hawker and Speaker Chenault. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:14:22 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=319&leg=26 no Today's press availability on the passage of House Bills 280 & 369 The photo depicts today's press availability on passage of House Bills 280 & 369. Alaska Dispatch Capitol reporter Rena Delbridge(left, hand extended) poses a question on the Joint In-state Gasline Development Team bill, HB 369, to House Speaker Mike Chenault (3rd from right), R-Nikiski. Also pictured (left to right): House Rules Committee Chair Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River, House Majority Whip Alan Austerman, R-Kodiak, House Finance Committee Co-Chair Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, House Resources Committee Co-Chair Mark Neuman, R-Su-Valley, and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks. HB 280 is the Cook Inlet Recovery Act, sponsored by Finance Co-Chair Hawker and Speaker Chenault. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Mike Chenault Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom Rep. Alan Austerman Majority Whip Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Mark Neuman Rep. Jay Ramras http://housemajority.org/chenault/audio/26/chenault_2010032401a.mp3 Speaker Chenault is joined by Representatives Dahlstrom, Austerman, Hawker, Neuman, and Ramras to discuss the passage of HB 369 and HB 280 by the Alaska State House on March 24. A variety of members discuss the impacts that these pieces of legislation will have on the current state and the future of natural gas in Alaska. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:10:04 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=317&leg=26 no 00:27:40 [AUDIO] House Majority Press Conference on In-State Gas and Cook Inlet Gas Storage Passage Speaker Chenault is joined by Representatives Dahlstrom, Austerman, Hawker, Neuman, and Ramras to discuss the passage of HB 369 and HB 280 by the Alaska State House on March 24. A variety of members discuss the impacts that these pieces of legislation will have on the current state and the future of natural gas in Alaska. nonadult Photo Image Rep. Mike Hawker http://housemajority.org/gallery/d/2297-2/hawker_20100317p.jpg House Finance Committee discussion on HB 280, the Cook Inlet Recovery Act, today at the Capitol. Committee Co-Chair Mike Hawker(far right, facing), R-Anchorage, sponsored the bill, and offered a pair of technical amendments. Hawker aide Larry Persily (next to Rep. Hawker, facing) and consultant Roger Marx presented the bill, which was held over to tomorrow morning. Persily is leaving state service tomorrow, traveling to Washington, D.C. to become the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:12:29 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=303&leg=26 no 00:27:40 House Finance Committee discusses HB 280, the Cook Inlet Recovery Act, today at the Capitol. House Finance Committee discussion on HB 280, the Cook Inlet Recovery Act, today at the Capitol. Committee Co-Chair Mike Hawker(far right, facing), R-Anchorage, sponsored the bill, and offered a pair of technical amendments. Hawker aide Larry Persily (next to Rep. Hawker, facing) and consultant Roger Marx presented the bill, which was held over to tomorrow morning. Persily is leaving state service tomorrow, traveling to Washington, D.C. to become the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects. nonadult Photo Image Rep. Mark Neuman Rep. Craig Johnson Rep. Mike Hawker http://housemajority.org/gallery/d/2285-2/hb280_hearing_20100312p.jpg House Resources Committee Co-Chairs Mark Neuman(l), R-Su-Valley, and Craig Johnson(r), R-Anchorage, discussing House Finance Committee Co-Chair Mike Hawker(c), R-Anchorage's HB 280 today at the Capitol. HB 280, the Cook Inlet Recovery Act, proposes a 10-year tax exemption to owners of new natural gas storage facilities brought online before December 2015, and provides statutory guidance to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, or RCA, in its consideration of utility gas supply contracts to help ensure adequate supplies of reasonably priced gas to Inlet consumers. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:12:44 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=296&leg=26 no 00:27:40 House Resources Co-Chairs Mark Neuman and Craig Johnson, discussing HB 280 today at the Capitol House Resources Committee Co-Chairs Mark Neuman(l), R-Su-Valley, and Craig Johnson(r), R-Anchorage, discussing House Finance Committee Co-Chair Mike Hawker(c), R-Anchorage's HB 280 today at the Capitol. HB 280, the Cook Inlet Recovery Act, proposes a 10-year tax exemption to owners of new natural gas storage facilities brought online before December 2015, and provides statutory guidance to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, or RCA, in its consideration of utility gas supply contracts to help ensure adequate supplies of reasonably priced gas to Inlet consumers. nonadult Photo Image Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Craig Johnson http://housemajority.org/gallery/d/2279-1/potd_floor_session_20100311p.jpg House Finance Committee Co-Chair Mike Hawker (right), R-Anchorage, conversing with House Resources Committee Co-Chair Craig Johnson, R-Anchorage, prior to debate on the FY 2011 Operating Budget bill today on the House floor. The budget bills, HB 300 and HB 302, are in second reading - open for amendment - today, with a floor vote expected either later today or tomorrow morning. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:36:34 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=290&leg=26 no 00:27:40 Rep. Hawker converses with Rep. Johnson rpior to debate on the FY 2011 Operating Budget on the House floor House Finance Committee Co-Chair Mike Hawker (right), R-Anchorage, conversing with House Resources Committee Co-Chair Craig Johnson, R-Anchorage, prior to debate on the FY 2011 Operating Budget bill today on the House floor. The budget bills, HB 300 and HB 302, are in second reading - open for amendment - today, with a floor vote expected either later today or tomorrow morning. nonadult Video Clip Rep. Kyle Johansen Majority Leader Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Bill Stoltze http://housemajority.org/johansen/video/26/johansen_2010022201.mp4 House Majority Leader Kyle Johansen, R-Ketchikan, leads the weekly Alaska State House Majority Caucus press availability. Leader Johansen is joined by the House Finance Committee Co-Chairs, Representative Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, and Rep. Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak. Both Co-Chairs provide status updates for operational and capital budget considerations currently before the House Finance Committee. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:01:16 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=249&leg=26 no 00:29:41 Weekly House Majority Press Availability for Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 House Majority Leader Kyle Johansen, R-Ketchikan, leads the weekly Alaska State House Majority Caucus press availability. Leader Johansen is joined by the House Finance Committee Co-Chairs, Representative Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, and Rep. Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak. Both Co-Chairs provide status updates for operational and capital budget considerations currently before the House Finance Committee. nonadult Video Clip Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Bill Stoltze Sen. Kevin Meyer http://housemajority.org/vids/26/jt_medicare_presser_20100212v.mp4 A trio of Republican legislators held a press conference today at the Capitol to announce a new business plan that could potentially help ease the backlog and accessibility issues facing hospitals and clinics who choose not to receive patients covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Senator Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, moderates the event, and worked with Representatives Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, and Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak/Mat-Su, to bring together the private sector and interest groups. Dr. George Rhyneer, of Alaska Phsyicians and Surgeons, Marie Darlin, of AARP, Dr. Verner Stillner, of ASMA, and Laurie Herman, of Providence Alaska, also participate in the event. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:04:52 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=230&leg=26 no 00:38:08 Joint Press Conference on Medicare Clinic Business Planning A trio of Republican legislators held a press conference today at the Capitol to announce a new business plan that could potentially help ease the backlog and accessibility issues facing hospitals and clinics who choose not to receive patients covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Senator Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, moderates the event, and worked with Representatives Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, and Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak/Mat-Su, to bring together the private sector and interest groups. Dr. George Rhyneer, of Alaska Phsyicians and Surgeons, Marie Darlin, of AARP, Dr. Verner Stillner, of ASMA, and Laurie Herman, of Providence Alaska, also participate in the event. nonadult Photo Image Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Bill Stoltze Sen. Kevin Meyer http://housemajority.org/gallery/d/2088-1/potd_medicare_presser_20100212p.jpg (L-R) Reps. Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, and Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak/Mat-Su, and Sen. Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage. The trio hosted a press conference at the State Capitol today to announce a new funding initiative brought forward by a retired physician, Dr. George Rhyneer, to start a clinic that specifically sees Medicare and Medicaid patients. There's a growing problem across the state as hospitals and private clinics refuse to admit Medicare and Medicaid eligible patients due to the low reimbursement rate. The funding plan forwarded by the lawmakers and Dr. Rhyneer calls for $1 million in state funds and potentially $500,000 from the federal government to lease and operate a clinic in Anchorage, with hopes of mirroring the plan in communities across the state, if successful. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:28:32 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=229&leg=26 no 00:38:08 Reps. Mike Hawker and Bill Stoltze, and Sen. Kevin Meyer hosted a press conference on new funding for Medicare & Medicaid patients. (L-R) Reps. Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, and Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak/Mat-Su, and Sen. Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage. The trio hosted a press conference at the State Capitol today to announce a new funding initiative brought forward by a retired physician, Dr. George Rhyneer, to start a clinic that specifically sees Medicare and Medicaid patients. There's a growing problem across the state as hospitals and private clinics refuse to admit Medicare and Medicaid eligible patients due to the low reimbursement rate. The funding plan forwarded by the lawmakers and Dr. Rhyneer calls for $1 million in state funds and potentially $500,000 from the federal government to lease and operate a clinic in Anchorage, with hopes of mirroring the plan in communities across the state, if successful. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Bill Stoltze Sen. Kevin Meyer http://housemajority.org/hawker/audio/26/hawker_2010021201a.mp3 Rep. Bill Stoltze (R-Chugiak) commends the private industry solution for the medical problem facing seniors on Medicare. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:05:54 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=227&leg=26 no 00:00:18 Comments from Rep. Stoltze on outlook for Medicare solution for seniors Rep. Bill Stoltze (R-Chugiak) commends the private industry solution for the medical problem facing seniors on Medicare. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Bill Stoltze Sen. Kevin Meyer http://housemajority.org/hawker/audio/26/hawker_2010021201a.mp3 Rep. Mike Hawker (R-Anchorage) speaks on the financially self-sustaining proposal for seniors facing Medicare issues in Alaska. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:05:54 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=226&leg=26 no 00:00:21 Rep. Hawker praises sustainability of senior healthcare proposal Rep. Mike Hawker (R-Anchorage) speaks on the financially self-sustaining proposal for seniors facing Medicare issues in Alaska. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Bill Stoltze Sen. Kevin Meyer http://housemajority.org/meyer/audio/26/meyer_2010021201a.mp3 Sen. Kevin Meyer (R-Anchorage) praises Dr. George Rhyneer of Alaska Physicians and Surgeons for proposing an idea to create Medicare-geared medical centers in Alaska to hone in on and eliminate Medicare payment-related issues in Alaska. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:05:27 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=228&leg=26 no 00:00:25 Sen. Meyer and House Majority members praise Alaska doctor for Medicare solution idea Sen. Kevin Meyer (R-Anchorage) praises Dr. George Rhyneer of Alaska Physicians and Surgeons for proposing an idea to create Medicare-geared medical centers in Alaska to hone in on and eliminate Medicare payment-related issues in Alaska. nonadult Video Clip Rep. Mike Chenault Speaker of the House Rep. Kyle Johansen Majority Leader Rep. Mike Hawker Rep. Bill Stoltze Rep. John Coghill http://housemajority.org/chenault/video/26/cheanult2009041901v.mp4 Leadership of both the House and Senate Majority Caucuses met with reporters in the Speaker's Chambers of the Capitol, Sunday, April 19, 2009, after adjourning the first session of the 26th Alaska Legislature. Leadership focused on highlighting the fiscal responsibility shown in passage of the state operating and capital budgets, and the due diligence approach the Legislature used in deciding how much of the federal stimulus funds to request. Following opening remarks, representatives and senators took questions from Capitol reporters. This video joins the press conference in progress. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:46:58 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=182&leg=26 no Joint Leadership Adjournment Press Conference - 4/19/09 Leadership of both the House and Senate Majority Caucuses met with reporters in the Speaker's Chambers of the Capitol, Sunday, April 19, 2009, after adjourning the first session of the 26th Alaska Legislature. Leadership focused on highlighting the fiscal responsibility shown in passage of the state operating and capital budgets, and the due diligence approach the Legislature used in deciding how much of the federal stimulus funds to request. Following opening remarks, representatives and senators took questions from Capitol reporters. This video joins the press conference in progress. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Mike Hawker http://housemajority.org/hawker/audio/26/20090410_Hawker_HCR10.mp3 Rep. Hawker defends Alaska's rights from federal encroachment. HCR 10 calls on the Governor to exercise all legal options and to allocate adequate resources to defend against encroachments of Alaska's sovereign right to manage submerged lands and navigable waters. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:28:55 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=148&leg=26 no Rep. Hawker Defends Alaska's Rights from Federal Encroachment Rep. Hawker defends Alaska's rights from federal encroachment. HCR 10 calls on the Governor to exercise all legal options and to allocate adequate resources to defend against encroachments of Alaska's sovereign right to manage submerged lands and navigable waters. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Mike Hawker http://housemajority.org/hawker/audio/26/20090410_Hawker_HB199.mp3 Rep. Hawker comments on the federal stimulus package and the lack of strings attached. The legislation appropriates more than $170 million for school districts and educational programs; $56 million for energy-efficiency and home weatherization programs; more than $17 million for job training, vocational rehabilitation assistance and improvements to the state's unemployment services; $7 million for public safety programs; and almost $21 million in additional revenue sharing to Alaska municipalities. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:19:54 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=147&leg=26 no Rep. Hawker Comments on the Federal Stimulus Package and the Lack of Strings Attached Rep. Hawker comments on the federal stimulus package and the lack of strings attached. The legislation appropriates more than $170 million for school districts and educational programs; $56 million for energy-efficiency and home weatherization programs; more than $17 million for job training, vocational rehabilitation assistance and improvements to the state's unemployment services; $7 million for public safety programs; and almost $21 million in additional revenue sharing to Alaska municipalities. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Mike Hawker http://housemajority.org/hawker/audio/26/20090410_Hawker_HB113.mp3 Rep. Hawker explains that this year's supplemental bill reduces alaska's total GF appropriation. The House Finance Committee version of the bill cuts $55.8 million in general funds from the original spending plan approved last year. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:49:31 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=146&leg=26 no Rep. Hawker Explains that this Year's Supplemental Bill Reduces Alaska's Total GF Appropriation Rep. Hawker explains that this year's supplemental bill reduces alaska's total GF appropriation. The House Finance Committee version of the bill cuts $55.8 million in general funds from the original spending plan approved last year. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Mike Hawker http://housemajority.org/hawker/audio/26/20090327_Hawker_HB26.mp3 Rep. Hawker Explains How Funding Preventative Dental Care Avoids Costly Dental Care Necessary in the Future if Tooth Care is Not Attended To. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:50:13 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=116&leg=26 no Rep. Hawker Explains How Preventative Dental Care Avoids Costly Dental Care in the Future Rep. Hawker Explains How Funding Preventative Dental Care Avoids Costly Dental Care Necessary in the Future if Tooth Care is Not Attended To. nonadult Audio Clip Rep. Mike Hawker http://housemajority.org/hawker/audio/26/20090326_Hawker_Stimulus_clearinghouse.mp3 Rep. Hawker Explains Alaska is on the Cutting Edge on Providing Federal Stimulus Information to Communities and Non-Profits. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:50:44 -0800 http://housemajority.org/press.php?p=media&id=114&leg=26 no Rep. Hawker Explains Alaska is on the Cutting Edge on Providing Federal Stimulus Information to Communities and Non-Profits Rep. Hawker Explains Alaska is on the Cutting Edge on Providing Federal Stimulus Information to Communities and Non-Profits. nonadult