January

• Building An Alaska for the 21st Century, Bonding Proposal Passes Muster; 01-09-98
• Comprehensive Crime Package Strengthens Victim's Rights, 01-09-98
• Miller and Phillips Welcome Back the 20th Legislature, 01-12-98
• Senator Drue Pearce Champions Resolution to Support Areawide Oil and Gas Leasing Program, 01-13-98
• Popular, Bi-Partisan Handgun Bill Up For Veto Override: 01-13-98
• Legislative Leaders Call for Revenue Summit, Invite Governor to Join Bi-partisan Effort; 01-15-98
• Representative Mark Hanley Give's His Response to the Governor's State of the Budget Speech, 01-15-98
• Senator Torgerson's Response to the Governor's State of the Budget Speech, 01-15-98
• Cowdery Moves To Provide Legislative Oversight of Judicial Appointments, 01-16-98
• Rep. Pete Kelly Sponsors Amendment to Provide UA Tuition for the Families of Slain Peace Officers, 01-16-98
• Senate Honors Martin Luther King Day, Senator Ward Praises Civil Rights Leader; 01-16-98
• Mackie Supports Alaska's Shore Based Fishermen, 01-16-98
• Examining the State Insurance Program, State Affairs Committee Wants to Know How Program is Working, 01-16-98
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, House Honors Fallen Civil Rights Leader, 01-18-98
• Phillips Introduces Biennial Budgeting Bill, 01-20-98
• Closing Interstate Loopholes in Child Custody Laws, Bunde Measure Takes Aim at Kidnapping by Non-Custodial Parents; 01-20-98
• Kinder Gentler Regulation and Rule Making, Getting the Public Involved Early in the Process; 01-20-98
• Keeping Kids Safe, Dyson Moves to Keep Children Away from Drunks and Drug Abusers; 01-21-98
• Senate to Consider Full Disclosure in Health Care, Bill Prohibits HMO Gag Orders on Physicians; 01-21-98
• Majority Moves to Protect Jobs and Families, Legislators Oppose New Wilderness in the Tongass; 01-21-98
• Rep. Williams Opposes Imposition of New Wilderness Areas on the Tongass - Introduces HJR 49, 01-21-98
• Roadless Area Decision Called "Bittersweet" Tongass Exempted but Chugach Included in Withdrawals, 01-22-98
• Measure Keeps Architect Jobs In-State, Senate Passes First Bill of Session; 01-22-98
• Business Incentive Program Passes Senate, Will Help Generate Jobs and Broaden Alaska’s Economic Base: 01-23-98
• Senator Pearce Introduces Cook Inlet Royalty Holiday Bill, Incentive Will Stimulate Gas Production; 01-23-98
• Legislation Supports 2001 World Special Olympics Winter Games in Anchorage, 01-26-98
• Phillips Applauds Promotion of ARCO Alaska Executive Ken Thompson, Major Corporate Decisions to be Coming from Alaska; 01-27-98
• Alaska House Passes First Bills of the Session, Oil Royalties and Community Property Measures Approved; 01-28-98
• Senate Votes to Establish Alaska Children Trust License Plates, License Plate Revenue to Improve Child Safety; 01-28-98
• Bill to Ensure Fair Insurance Claims Practice Introduced, 01-28-98
• Bill to Form Privatization Task Force Passes Senate, Launches Majority’s Results-Based Budgeting Effort; 01-29-98
• Legislation Amends Forest Practices Act, Protects Fish Habitat; 01-29-98