The Alaska Legislature begins a new session on Jan. 17.
As usual, some fishing industry players are keenly interested in events in Juneau and have hired lobbyists to follow — or push — the action.
We mined the Alaska Public Offices Commission database to compile this list of employers, their lobbyists, and the fees they'll pay this year.
Alaska Salmon Aquaculture Alliance, Confluence Strategies, $60,000
At-sea Processors Association, Legislative Consultants, $40,000
City of Unalaska, Dianne Blumer, $71,000
Pacific Seafood Processors Association, Legislative Consultants, $60,000
Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corp., Confluence Strategies, $45,000
Purse Seine Vessel Owners' Association, Confluence Strategies, $35,000
Trident Seafoods Corp., Strategy North Group, $60,000
United Fishermen of Alaska, Tracy Welch, $85,000 (annual wage)