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State/Local Government Watch
- The Fairbanks City Council meets in a work session on July 2 at 7am in council chambers and will discuss a series of ordinances aimed at sparking redevelopment of vacant buildings. View the full agenda here: ws_agenda_07-02-24.pdf (fairbanksalaska.us).
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ADVOCACY ACTIONS
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Advocacy Letters and Materials
Current Advocacy Actions
PRESS RELEASE: Top Priorities Announcement
Workforce Development & Education
- 2024 Support for SB 196, adding saliva tests to employee drug-testing statute
- 2024 Support for SB 183, Protecting the Workers' Compensation Benefits Guaranty Fund
- 2024 Support for HB 189, Permitting Restaurant Staff Aged 18 and Older to Serve Alcohol
- 2024 Support for HB 273, Enhancing Housing Finance Options
- 2024 Support for the Technical Vocational Education Program
- 2024 Letter of Support for HB 89, Childcare Subsidies and Tax Credits
- 2024 Support for Universal Temporary Licensure SB 83 & HB 85
- 2023 Letter of Support for Preliminary Childcare Taskforce Recommendations
- 2023 Letter of Support for UAF Childcare Proposal
- 2023 Letter of Support for Licensure Compacts - Audiology and Physical Therapy
- 2023 Support for Alaska's Education Tax Credits SB 120 and HB 144
- 2023 Opposition of HB 63 & SB 60 Repeal of Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission
- 2023 Letter of Support of Universal Temporary Licensure SB 83 & HB 85
- 2022 Letter of Support for Senate Bill 111 - Alaska Reads Act
- 2021 WWAMI Thank You Letter
- 2020 Support Reopening of Schools Quickly and Safely
- 2020 Childcare Necessary for Economic Recovery
Energy, Natural Resources & Environment
- 2025 Letter of Support for HB 119 & SB 114_Gas Pipeline Fairbanks Spur
- 2024 PRESS RELEASE: Fairbanks energy burden has doubled since 2018
- 2024 Opposition to FNSB Resolution 2024-23, Climate Action & Adaptation Plan
- 2024 Op-Ed in Support of Ambler Road
- 2024 PRESS RELEASE: Joint industry news release objecting to Ambler Road decision
- 2024 Support for grant application for Railbelt grid improvements
- 2024 Support for HB 227, clarifying electric utility liability
- 2024 Support for Grid Modernization
- 2024 Support for Carbon Sequestration Research
- 2023 PRESS RELEASE: Chamber commends EPA for seeking practical solutions on pollution
- 2023 Opposition to FNSB Resolution Climate Action Plan
- 2023 Opposition to SB 114 Oil & Gas Production Tax
- 2023 Support for Timber Industry Bills HB 93 & 104 and SB 87
- 2023 Section 404 Clean Water Act SOA Primacy
- 2023 Support HJR 11 Address Air Pollution in Fairbanks
- 2022 Letter on Ambler Project SEIS
- 2022 Support Willow Project
- 2022 Fairbanks North Star Borough Serious Non-Attainment Area
- 2022 Support Manh Choh Wetlands Permit
- 2021 Support Wishbone Hill Permit Renewal
- 2020 Comments on Fort Wainwright Heat and Electrical Upgrades
- 2020 Amendment Comments on Air Quality Serious SIP
- 2020 Support Recission of the Alaska Supplement to the Army Corps 1987 Wetlands Delineation Manual
- 2020 Support Usibelli Coal Mine Wishbone Permit
- 2020 Support Willow Project
- 2020 Support Electric Reliability Organizations
- 2020 Support Simplifying and Clarifying State Mining Policy
- 2020 Support NEPA Implementing Regulations Update
- 2020 Support Responsible Development of NPR-A
- 2019 Support Willow Project
- 2019 Support AK LNG Project
- 2019 Support Exploration of Road Belt Electrical Line
- 2019 Support Natural Resource Water Nomination/Designation
- 2019 Support Extending Natural Gas Tax Credit
- 2019 Support ANWR 1002 Exploration and Development
- 2018 Support Oil Search Pikka Project EIS Public Comment Letter
- 2018 Oppose Wood Burning Ballot Initiative Position Statement
- 2018 Support EIS and Scoping for ANWR to Include Economic Impacts – Letter to Bureau of Land Management
- 2018 Oppose HB 199 Fish Habitat and Permits - Coalition Letter
- 2017 Support HB80 Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE)
- 2017 Oppose HB111 Oil & Gas Production Tax
- 2017 Oppose HB14 Legislative approval of Bristol Bay Sulfide Mine – Alaska Miners Association Memo
- 2017 Support Federal Land Transfer to State of Alaska - Letter to Norther Alaska Environmental Center
- 2017 Support Access and Development of NPR-A – Letter to Bureau of Land Management
- 2017 Support ANWR 1002 Area Exploration and Development – Letter to Sen Murkowski
- 2017 Support Hilcorp’s Liberty Energy Project – Public Comment to Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Economic & Community Development
- 2025 Support for SB 133, HB 144- Reforming Prior Authorization in Alaska
- 2025 Support for SB 161, Paid Sick Leave
- 2025 Support for SB 132, Omnibus Insurance Bill
- 2025 Opposition to HB 25, Disposable Foodservice Ware
- 2024 Support for Fairbanks Children's Museum advancement
- 2024 PRESS RELEASE: Fairbanks chamber board votes to support small business
- 2023 FNSB Ordinance 2023-57 Non Conforming Property
- Community Perspective on FNSB Health Social Services Power Proposition
- 2022 Letter Urging Fiscal Discipline
- 2022 Priority Reminder - As Session Closes
- 2021 Support Cruise Travel to Alaska
- 2021 Support Virtual Meetings for Corporations
- 2020 Support University Funding in FY21 Budget
- 2019 Support University of Alaska Position Statement
- 2019 Oppose Definition of Recreation and Gaming by AMCO
- 2019 August Comments to Board of Regents - Essential Role of UA in Fairbanks
- 2019 Oppose Initiative Severability
- 2019 Support University of Alaska Land Grant
- 2019 Support for University of Alaska Fairbanks
- 2019 Fiscal Plan Position Statement
- 2018 Oppose Targeted Industry Taxes Position Statement
- 2018 Support Use of the Permanent Fund Earnings Reserve for Fiscal Plan
- 2018 Support Education Tax Credit SB 116 and HB 233
- 2017 Comment on Notice of Proposed Changes Regarding Distillery Licenses
- 2018 Support Timely FY18 Capital Budget - Letter to AK Leg
- 2017 State Budget Reminder Letter
- 2017 Support a Balanced, Sustainable State Budget - Position Statement
- 2017 Support Real ID Act
- 2017 Letter to the Editor - REAL ID
- 2017 Support for HB132 Let's Ride Alaska Act and Lyft - Coalition Letter
- 2017 Support SB26 Use of Permanent Fund Earnings Reserve POMV
Healthcare
- 2019 80th Percentile White Paper
- 2018 Support Federal Health Savings Account Increased Contribution Limit
- 2018 Support HB123 - Disclosure of Health Care Costs
Military Affairs
- 2024 Opposition to National Guard Bureau PEC Leveling
- 2024 Support for HB 155, creating a state Military Affairs Commission
- 2023 Support for SB 41 Veterans Cemetery
- 2022 Comments on Draft Environmental Assessment for Redistribution of KC-135 Stratotanker Aircraft to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska
- 2022 Letter of Support for City of Fairbanks Military Facility Zone Designation
- 2022 Support Tax Incentives for Housing in Military Facility Zones
- 2021 Support Expedited Military Spouse Licensing and Enhanced License Portability
- 2020 Support Expedited Military Spouse Licensing
- 2019 Support for Military Spouse License Reporting
- 2018 Support Professional Licensing Process for Military and Spouses
- 2018 Support Special Assistant to the Commissioner Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs
Transportation & Infrastructure
- 2025 Support for HJR 14 Port MacKenzie Rail
- 2025 Comments on 2024-27 STIP Amend #2
- 2024 Opposition to FNSB legislative priority
- 2024 Support for Fairbanks International Airport grant
- 2024 Support for Port MacKenzie Rail Extension
- 2024 Support for Tanana River Railroad Bridge Upgrade in Nenana
- 2024 Support for FAA Reauthorization, H.R. 3935
- 2024 Support for Northern Rail Extension
- 2024 Support for replacing Noyes Slough rail bridge
- 2024 Support for FNSB roads plan
- 2024 Support for Phase 2 John Trigg Ester Library
- 2024 Support for the Alaska Long Trail
- 2024 Opposition to HB 186, Volunteer Labor Compliance Officer Program
- 2023 Support for Ambler Access Project
- 2023 Support for Pike's Landing lease and Public Easement
- 2023 Comments on FNSB Downtown Fairbanks 2040 Plan
- 2023 Support FNSB Ordinance 2023-48 Off-Street Parking
- 2023 Support for UAF Flight Training
- 2023 Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce Comments on Draft STIP
- 2023 Alaska Railroad Critical Infrastructure Bridge Funding Support
- 2023 Interior Alaska Transportation Plan Comments
- 2023 FAA Reauthorization Bill Without DCA ACT
- 2023 Support Railbelt Electric Grid Improvement
- 2022 Richardson Hwy MP 206-233 PEL Study Comments
- 2022 Comments on 2020-2023 STIP Amendment #4
- 2022 Letter of Support for State of Alaska Application Exemption for Entry-Level Driver Training
- 2022 Letter Supporting Alaska Long Trail Project
- 2022 Letter Opposing HB 104
- 2022 Ambler Access Project
- 2022 Support Infrastructure Funding for Port of Alaska Modernization Program
- 2021 Public Comment on Proposed Changes on the Use of ATVs and Snowmobiles on Roads
- 2021 Oppose GO Bond Package
- 2021 Continue Roads and Highways Advisory Board
- 2021 Support Chena Riverwalk Stage III Project
- 2021 Support Motor Fuel Tax
- 2020 Support Motor Fuel Tax Update
- 2019 Support Ambler Road Project
- 2019 Support Continuation of All Transportation Advisory Boards
- 2019 Support Cowles St Project
- 2019 Support Expedient Passage of FY20 Capital Budget
- 2019 Support Norther Rail Extension
- 2019 Request Reduction of State Fire Marshal Review Times
- 2018 Support Roads and Highways Board
- 2018 Support SB86 AK Rail Road Land Transfer
- 2018 Support Ambler Road EIS Scoping - Public Comment
- 2017 Support FAA Reauthorization
- 2017 Oppose Aircraft Registration Fee - Public Comment
- 2017 Oppose DOT & PF Staffing Cuts
- 2017 Outsourcing AK DOT & PF Capital Improvement Staff - White Paper
- 2017 STIP Amendment #2 Comments
COVID-19
- 2021 Support Replenishment Restaurant Revitalization Fund
- Support Necessary Assistance for Businesses and Economy
- CARES Act Support for Local Public Health
- Rapid Testing as a Tool to Reopen Alaska
Other
- 2023 Alaska Railroad Grant Letter of Support
- 2023 Support for Fairbanks Fire Station - Aurora Subdivision
- 2023 GVEA Letter of Support for DOE Grant
- 2023 Letter of Support for Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center
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State/Local Government Watch
- The Fairbanks City Council meets in a work session on July 2 at 7am in council chambers and will discuss a series of ordinances aimed at sparking redevelopment of vacant buildings. View the full agenda here: ws_agenda_07-02-24.pdf (fairbanksalaska.us).