Representing Southeast Alaska, District R, in the Alaska State Senate since November 2003. Contact me: [email protected]
Sitka, Alaska
Joined September 2010
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It’s only thanks to the wisdom and generosity of past generations that today we have an $80 billion+ Permanent Fund. I am proud of my colleagues for exercising that same foresight for the benefit of our kids, grandkids, and Alaskans not yet born.
With about two weeks remaining in the 2021 fiscal year, the Alaska Legislature today passed a compromise budget deal. #akleg alaskasenate.org/post/alaska…
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With about two weeks remaining in the 2021 fiscal year, the Alaska Legislature today passed a compromise budget deal. #akleg alaskasenate.org/post/alaska…
Albert Kookesh was not only an advocate for the region, he was a statewide leader and an excellent family man. He will be greatly missed, within his family and beyond that, throughout the state and Southeast Alaska.
Last year, #akleg gave up our authority to appropriate relief money so @GovDunleavy could do it in a fast, streamlined manner since we did not know how the pandemic would affect us. This time, we will appropriate. Read more about the new federal relief $: bit.ly/3tae77y
Last week, I traveled to Ketchikan, Hyder, and Metlakatla with @GovDunleavy, where we met with local leaders and unveiled the new plan for 18-month funding for the ferries. See more: bertstedman.com/new/?p=5472 #akleg @AKSenMajority
This plan is an important step in stabilizing the Alaska Marine Highway System. An 18-month budget allows for a schedule from July 1 to the end of 2022. Earlier release of schedules boost sales and ridership. bit.ly/2QrrLG2 #akleg
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Final stop of the day - Metlakatla. I had a fantastic time connecting with local leaders & elders. Great people & a great community!
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I met with Mayor Gina McKay of Stewart, B.C., Canada, while in Hyder. She joined us on the #Alaska side of the border. We talked about the importance of reopening the border so families in Hyder & Stewart can see each other.
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Today I’m visiting local leaders in Ketchikan, Saxman, Hyder and Metlakatla. I enjoyed breakfast this morning at The Landing with some folks from Ketchikan.
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There’s no reason for Alaska to be treated like a territory or a third-world country and everything based out of Washington State. Ships that operate in Alaska should be homeported in Alaska, where they belong. #akleg
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I’m happy that our congressional delegation was able to make this happen. I want to especially thank @SenDanSullivan for helping secure this project that will help rebuild the NOAA dock in Ketchikan so that the NOAA Ship Fairweather can be permanently based there.
This project has been in the works for over 20 years. It might have fallen through the cracks if it were not for the diligent teamwork by @SenDanSullivan, NOAA, and my former chief of staff, Randy Ruaro, who currently serves as Governor Mike Dunleavy’s chief of staff.
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After years of work, pressure & close coordination w/ our partners in Southeast, particularly Senator Bert Stedman and Mayor Rodney Dial, we have finally secured the federal funding required to revamp Ketchikan’s dock facilities.
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NOAA has announced an $18.7 million contract to ‘revitalize’ its port facility in Ketchikan, including ‘the construction of a new office building, large floating pier, steel access trestle, and updated power and water utility systems for servicing visiting ships.’
On Monday, I flew to Petersburg on the inaugural flight with Alaska Seaplanes. I'm happy to see enhancements to transportation options in Southeast Alaska. kfsk.org/2021/04/07/alaska-s…
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.@SenStedman today thanked Alaska's congressional delegation for their teamwork in helping to secure a contract to rebuild the NOAA dock in Ketchikan, so that the NOAA Ship Fairweather can be permanently based there #akleg #akgov @SenDanSullivan alaskasenate.org/2022/news/s…
Attention Alaskans: Don't forget to file for your PFD. The deadline to apply is tomorrow, Wednesday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. bertstedman.com/new/?p=5126
Today, OMB provided an outline for spending timelines and guidelines for the next round of stimulus money coming to Alaska as a part of the American Rescue Plan that was recently passed in Washington. Over $2 billion is set to come to Alaska. Read more: bertstedman.com/new/?p=5118