Print article JUNEAU A member of the Alaska House of Representatives has tested positive for COVID-19, and House Speaker Louise Stutes has canceled all Thursday meetings in the state House as a precaution. The identity of the COVID-positive lawmaker was not released as Stutes announced the test result in an email to all legislators Wednesday night. Jessica Geary, executive director of the agency that manages the Capitol building and legislative staff, said more information will be available Thursday. Austin Baird, a spokesman for the House’s 20-member majority, also promised additional details in the morning. Senate President Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, said the Senate has not canceled meetings. He said senators are awaiting the results of contact tracing to determine whether any senators or Senate staff have been exposed, and staffers and legislators vulnerable to COVID-19 are encouraged to stay home.
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