The state House of Representatives Finance Committee approved an amendment last week that could lead to funding for a nine-month forester position in Haines.
State Rep. Justin Parish, D-Juneau, first proposed the amendment in a natural resources subcommittee to provide $107,000 from the general fund for a local forester.
Haines lobbyist Bill Thomas said Rep. Dan Ortiz, I-Ketchikan, Rep. Sam Kito, D-Juneau, and Haines resident CJ Jones all pushed for the amendment.
The amendment passed…