Alaska House Majority Media Podcast

Rep. Hawker converses with Rep. Johnson rpior to debate on the FY 2011 Operating Budget on the House floor

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:36:34 -0800

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.

Toddlers from the Discovery Pre-School walk the Capital Halls

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:02:21 -0800

Toddlers from the Discovery Pre-School walking back to their classroom as the bells for the State House floor session were ringing today at the Capitol. Legislators were more than happy to make way for the group. Pictured at rear are Representatives Kurt Olson, R-Kenai, and Berta Gardner, D-Anchorage. The pre-school opened in the newly-renovated Thomas Stewart Legislative Office Building in November, and has a contract to set aside class space to care for children of legislators and staff members.

Part 2: Fairclough comments on HCR 20 passage

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:38:10 -0800

Part 2 of Rep. Anna Fairclough's, R-Eagle River, comments on today's passage of House Concurrent Resolution 20, which proclaims April 2010 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Part 1: Fairclough comments on HCR 20 passage

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:38:10 -0800

Part 1 of Rep. Anna Fairclough's, R-Eagle River, comments on today's passage of House Concurrent Resolution 20, which proclaims April 2010 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Part 2: MVA Chair Gatto comments on Brig. Gen. Katkus confirmation

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:35:40 -0800

Part 2 of MVA Chair Gatto comments on today's committee vote to forward Brig. Gen. Thomas Katkus' name to the full House for confirmation as the new commissioner of the Alaska Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs and Adj. Gen. of the Alaska National Guard.

Part 1: MVA Chair Gatto comments on Brig. Gen. Katkus confirmation

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:35:40 -0800

Part 1 of MVA Chair Gatto comments on today's committee vote to forward Brig. Gen. Thomas Katkus' name to the full House for confirmation as the new commissioner of the Alaska Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs and Adj. Gen. of the Alaska National Guard.

MVA Chair Carl Gatto conversing with ADMVA commissioner-designee Brid. Gen. Thomas Katkus

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:19:07 -0800

House Special Committee on Military & Veterans Affairs Chair Carl Gatto(r), R-Palmer, conversing with ADMVA commissioner-designee Brid. Gen. Thomas Katkus(l). The committee voted today to forward Gen. Katkus' name on to the full State House for confirmation. Chair Gatto noted that he has a two decade-plus history with the general, stemming from their time spent occasionally working together in Anchorage, Gatto as a paramedic and Katkus as a police officer.

Millett Awaits Thursday Energy Hearing

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:45:48 -0800

House Energy Committee Co-Chair Charisse Millett, R-Anchorage, discusses the value of six Railbelt projects testifying at an energy hearing scheduled for March 11, 2010.

House Resources Committee Co-Chair Craig Johnson answering a question during the Energy Council press conference

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:34:22 -0800

House Resources Committee Co-Chair Craig Johnson (seated at table, center,) R-Anchorage, answering a question from a reporter during this afternoon's press conference recapping the State House contingent's trip to Washington, D.C., for Energy Council last week. 11 members of the State House attended the conference, and nine spoke about the value and knowledge they took back home with reporters today at the Capitol.

Weekly House Majority Press Availability for Monday, Mar. 8, 2010

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 08:14:01 -0800

House Speaker Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, leads the weekly Alaska State House Majority Caucus press availability. Speaker Chenault is joined by House Majority Leader Kyle Johansen, R-Ketchikan. Speaker Chenault provided a mid-session update, while Leader Johansen discusses his perspective on the Energy Council trip that took place the week prior in Washington, D.C.

[VIDEO] Thomas, Dahlstrom discuss HB 334

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:15:01 -0800

Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, and Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Eagle River, discuss House Bill 334, which deals with military deployment and child custody. The pair comment on aspects of the bill, it's effect on state law and what the measure would mean to Alaska military servicemen and women.

[AUDIO] Thomas, Dahlstrom discuss HB 334

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:06:12 -0800

[VIDEO] A Conversation with House Fiscal Policy Chairman Alan Austerman

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:25:38 -0800

House Majority Whip Alan Austerman, R-Kodiak, discusses the formation of the House Finance Committee's Fiscal Policy Subcommittee, which he chairs. Austerman touches on issues relating to Alaska's economy, fiscal forecast, budgeting policy, and the subcommittee's agenda moving forward.

[AUDIO] A Conversation with House Fiscal Policy Chairman Alan Austerman

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:25:24 -0800

Rep. Austerman leading the House floor during a technical session.

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:33:22 -0800

House Majority Whip Alan Austerman, R-Kodiak, center, leading the House floor session. The House held a technical session today. Technical sessions are held to fulfill the constitutional requirement of meeting every three days. No bills or resolutions can be introduced during technical sessions, but committee reports and communications can still be transmitted.

Will the Bering Strait become the next Panama Canal of the North?

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:46:15 -0800

Council on Foreign Relations panel discussion from March 1, featuring Alaska's U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich. The CFR panel discussion took place at the Alaska House, located in New York City.

Rep. Munoz listening to testimony during the House Finance Committee today

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 17:36:36 -0800

Juneau Representative Cathy Munoz listening to public testimony from her constituents today during the House Finance Committee hearing on HB 300 and HB 302, the statewide and mental health operating budgets. The committee opened two days of public testimony this afternoon with comments from Capital city residents. Public testimony continues tomorrow.

Weekly House Majority Press Availability for Monday, Mar. 1, 2010

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:17:27 -0800

House Speaker Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, leads the weekly Alaska State House Majority Caucus press availability. Speaker Chenault is joined by House Rules Chair Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Anchorage, and House Resources Committee Co-Chair Craig Johnson. Updates regarding Majority priorities are provided, as well as discussion of in-state gas efforts currently underway.

Finance committee discusses their subcommittee report on HB300 & HB302

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:42:29 -0800

The House Finance Committee discussing their subcommittee report on House Bills 300 and 302, the operating and mental health operating budgets. The committee adopted their committee substitute, or CS, of the bills this afternoon at the Capitol. For more information and copies of the bills.

Rep. Millett Discusses HJR 40

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:41:40 -0800

Rep. Charisse Millet, R-Anchorage, discusses the statement that HJR 40 makes to the federal government. She says that Alaskans know how to best govern their own land to make the best decisions regarding cohabitation of wildlife and economic development.