Alaska Lawmakers: Packed Week of Hearings

0:00From Anchorage, this is your March 15 update. Alaska lawmakers face a packed week of committee hearings starting Monday, March 16. Key items include the State's Spring Revenue forecast from the Department of Revenue debates over a fast-track budget bill and bills on education, like expanding early intervention services and digital bullying policies. Finance committees will dive deep into the operational budget while other sessions cover career grants and wildlife refuge changes. Earlier this week, the House took a budget talks but hit a snag over using savings versus waiting for revenue numbers. On Tuesday, expect presentations on traditional healing, deferred maintenance for public facilities, and a bill closing a sexual assault loophole for. Healthcare workers, the Senate will tackle core backlogs and adding a new state judge. Residents and groups are making their voices heard with rallies on Wednesday. The key coalition and Alaska's American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will gather on the

1:00capital steps. Lawmakers will also review governor appointments to the State Board of Education and affirm voter privacy rights amid concerns over election data. Shared with federal officials, new developments include public comments due Monday on its Anana Chiefs Conference Fiverr Optic Plan and later in the week on University of Alaska Land. Deals, ongoing meetings cover broadband advisory, agriculture, rural health, and energy conferences in Anchorage. Schedules can shift, so check the legislature's website for the latest. This week highlights budget pressures and community priorities in Juneau. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Some chase peace, I put my head in it. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.COM