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Recently I addressed the Sitka Chamber of Commerce to update business and community leaders on the work being done to grow Southeast Alaska’s economy.  The recently-adjourned 27th Alaska Legislature accomplished a great deal for our region. We invested in […]

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My family and I traveled to Petersburg last weekend for the Little Norway Festival.  This annual celebration honors the community’s Norwegian heritage and is held over May 17, (Syttende Mai), Norway’s Independence Day.  People from across Alaska visit […]

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The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) announced today that Ketchikan-based Alaska Ship and Drydock (ASD) has been contracted to design the Alaska Class Ferry. The Alaska Class Ferry project will modernize our state’s ferry system, serving shorter routes […]

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The Alaska State Legislature adjourned early this morning, marking an end to a productive legislative session.  I applaud my colleagues and the accomplishments made this session.  I am proud of the progress made this year toward addressing a range […]

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Today the legislature passed legislation naming a Petersburg bridge in honor of Donald “Harry” Kito.  Harry was a resident of Petersburg who gave his life while serving in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  Growing up in […]