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...
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UFA Legislative Update: February 1, 2019
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...