UFA Legislative Update – February 22, 2019**Correction: In Legislative update sent earlier this morning, it stated UFA opposes SB 61 – Commercial Fishermen’s Fund: Vessel Owner Claims. UFA SUPPORTS SB 61. ** Dear UFA Members and Friends, In this issue: House of Representatives Organize Hatchery Comments for Upcoming BOF Hatchery Committee Meeting Sitka Herring Lawsuit Update UFA Endorses Robert Ruffner...
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UFA Legislative Update: February 15, 2019
Dear UFA Members and Friends, In this issue: Governor Dunleavy Releases FY20 Alaska State Budget House of Representatives Elects Speaker of the House UFA Seeking Nominations/Applications for At-Large UFA Board Members Budget:The Governor’s Budget was released on Wednesday with $1.8 billion in state spending cuts, including many restructuring changes. Here are the highlights and concerns...
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UFA Legislative Update: February 11, 2019
Dear UFA Members and Friends, Still not much happening at the legislature. House is still unorganized, so no bills from their side. Governor Dunleavy’s budget will be released on Wednesday. I plan on sending out an early update on Thursday to give a budget recap. -Frances Leach, Executive Director Contents:1. Legislation – happenings from this week…2. Legislative meetings...