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Juneau, AK 99801 Wendy Lindskoog (907) 465-4582
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For Immediate Release: January 24, 1997

Legislature Now On-Line at www.akrepublicans.org

Legislative Leaders Announce New Majority Web Site

Juneau -- Convinced Alaskans need better access to their state legislature, the Republican-led Senate and House Majorities this session "got wired" to the internet to provide timely information from the capitol.

Senate President Mike Miller and House Speaker Gail Phillips explained the Majority Web site’s main purpose is to disseminate information about legislative news and events 24 hours a day. Web surfers will find current press releases, legislation text and much of the information traditionally included in bill packets, such as sponsor statements and fact sheets.

In addition, each majority member has a home page where personal legislation, photos, biographies, articles, and position papers are posted.

"Now, bad weather and long distances will not hinder Alaskans from getting up-to-date information about legislative action in Juneau," said Senator Mike Miller.

"Our vast state, compared to most in the lower 48, stands to benefit greatly from the Internet. It will bring Alaskans closer together."

"By making information quickly available on the Internet, we hope more Alaskans will stay involved with state government," said Representative Gail Phillips. "Moving into the 21st century means providing our constituents with accurate information that will help them make good business and personal decisions."

In the near future free subscriptions to an e-mail news service will be available. Users can subscribe through the website to receive legislative updates. The updates will be automatically sent to each subscribers’ e-mail address as news occurs.

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Reach the new Senate and House web site at http://www.akrepublicans.org