NEWS: Alaska House of Representatives Urges 24 Hour a Day Access to the Border Between Hyder, Alaska and Stewart, British Columbia
April 14, 2015
JUNEAU – Monday, the Alaska House of Representatives voted unanimously for a resolution urging the Canadian government to keep the border open 24 hours a day between Hyder, Alaska and Stewart, British Columbia. House Joint Resolution 22 is sponsored by Representative Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan). Earlier this month the Canadian Border Services Agency implemented a closure of the border crossing from midnight to 8 am.
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NEWS: Border Closure Between Hyder and Stewart, B.C. Prompts Visit by Rep. Dan Ortiz To Meet With Area Residents and Canadian Officials
March 25, 2015
Juneau - The Canadian Border Services Agency plans to close the border between Hyder, Alaska and Stewart, B.C. between midnight and 8 a.m. beginning April 1. CBSA cites cost as a main reason for the planned border closure. Currently, the border crossing is staffed 24 hours a day to allow residents and visitors to use the only road entry point into Hyder. District 36 Representative Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan) plans to spend the next several days meeting with Hyder residents and Canadian officials in an effort to find a solution to the problem.
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NEWS: Rep. Gara Bill Targets a Major Oil Company Subsidy to Generate Budget Savings
March 5, 2015
Juneau – Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) intends to file legislation this week to stop a large oil company subsidy that increases the budget deficit. The bill has been filed with the House Clerk and will be officially introduced on Wednesday.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Juneau Access SEIS Comment Period Extended
November 5, 2014
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has extended the public comment period for the Juneau Access Improvements Project Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to November 25.
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House Bill 337 Sponsor Statement: Public Records Website
February 26, 2014
Link to the HB337 sponsor statement from the office of Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
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