Dear UFA Members and Friends, It’s February, and the house is still not organized and the only bill currently on file is the previously mentioned SB 22- Shellfish Enhancement. A hearing for SB 22 was held on Wednesday in Senate Resources where Julie Decker of AFDF and Sam Rabung of ADF&G gave an overview of...
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UFA Legislative Update: January 25, 2019
Dear UFA Members and Friends, There still hasn’t been much movement at the legislature. The House is still unorganized therefore they are not holding committee meetings. To date, the only bill that relates to commercial fisheries is SB 22, as mentioned last week. Other News: Sam Rabung was named Director of Commercial Fisheries. Here is ADF&G...
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UFA Special Announcement: Donations to USCG Will You Be a Hero to Alaska’s Coast Guard?
North Pacific fishing trade associations are banding together to provide a forum to help Alaska’s USCG families in need. Each trade association is aiming to raise $7,500-$10,000 in tax-deductible contributions. We’ve worked directly with the USCG to set this up in a way that is legal for them to accept and helps them bridge their...