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AK SJR12

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/11/2009

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Ellis

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Origin

Senate

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the United States Postal Service to reduce the rate increase for bypass mail in Alaska, which is scheduled to increase more than 40 percent effective May 11, 2009
  • Notes that the bypass mail system has stabilized rural communities, prevented postal facility overloading, reduced nonpriority mail handling costs, and improved service to rural Alaska
  • Acknowledges that rural Alaskans depend almost entirely on bypass mail service for consumable items and already bear the highest food and energy costs in the nation
  • Recognizes that the United States Postal Service must increase rates and lower costs under current economic circumstances while requesting collaboration with Alaska bypass shippers, carriers, and consumers to find cost reduction solutions

Legislative Description

Bypass Mail Rate Increase

Unorganized Borough

Last Action

REFERRED TO COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS

3/11/2009

Committee Referrals

Community & Regional Affairs3/11/2009

Full Bill Text

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