Dear UFA Members and Friends, The pace is picking up and bills and budgets have been moving in the Alaska Legislature. The House passed the HB 286 Operating budget on Monday 4/2 and Senate finance subcommittees have closed out their departments. Senate Finance committee took public testimony from different regions this morning and this afternoon...
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UFA Legislative Update: March 30, 2018
Dear UFA Members and Friends, Where many bills have been moving out of committee this week, UFA’s main focus has been on the BOF appointee. We appreciate the support of members who responded to our action alert for the legislative confirmation of Duncan Fields to the Board of Fisheries. The Governor removed Field’s name as...
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UFA Legislative Update: March 23, 2018
Dear UFA Members and Friends, Opponents have arisen to the Governor’s appointment of Duncan Fields to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. We have sent an action alert and we urge you to send letters of support for his confirmation to your legislator. Confirmation interviews for Fields are expected to be scheduled in House and Senate...