Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 I'm so thankful I could come home for Chugiak High School's anniversary! I got to present several citations to the school, sports teams, and to Principal Hatswell, the 2025 Region IV Principal of the Year. I was also able …
Legislature Passes Alaska Work and Save Retirement Program Juneau, AK - The Alaska Legislature passed Senate Bill 21, known as the Alaska Work and Save Program. Sponsored by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, Representative Costello, R-Anchorage, and …
The Second Session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature was adjourned Sine Die on Wednesday, May 20. That’s the official term for adjourning without a future date designated for resumption. While the Second Session officially ended on May 20, the First …
Celebrating the 34th Legislature SB 40 – Hispanic Heritage This bill was signed into law on May 8th after passing with bipartisan support. This legislation designates September 15 to October 15 each year as Hispanic Heritage Month in Alaska. It honors the …
Dear Neighbors,  The Legislature is rounding out the 30 days of the 121-day session here in the State Capitol. As the final month begins to wind down, the committee process does too as only a few bills will continue on their approach to passage. There are …
→ HB 239: Consoidated Public Safety Bill House Bill 239 includes over ten priority bills to improve public safety in Alaska, including raising the age of consent from 16 to 18, banning AI-generated child sexual abuse material, and increasing penalties for …
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The second session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature will wrap up at 11:59 p.m. tonight. On Tuesday, May 26th, I will be hosting a community conversation along with Representative Fields at the Fairview Recreation Center. …
Alaska Legislature Passes Bill to Expand Early Intervention Services for Young Children JUNEAU, AK – On Sunday, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Bill 178, which expands access to the state's Infant Learning Program (ILP) for children with …
Hello friends and neighbors, Yesterday, the Senate Finance Committee released a committee substitute of House Bill 28, a bill that creates a three-year teacher loan forgiveness program, sponsored by Representative Andi Story. This bill has a the potential …
Below are the show notes for the original episode. We are re-airing this episode in honor of Marshall Lind’s involvement in the creation of Alaska’s Regional Educational Attendance Areas. Senator Tobin sponsored Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 to celebrate …
Expansion of Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources Passes Alaska Legislature Juneau, Alaska — Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 41, sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson (D-Anchorage). Senate Bill 41 expands access …
Protecting Your Rights: Serving West Anchorage In this issue: Crime Bill Update Confirmations Passed Legislation Education Funding Update AAPI month Community Information & Events  Dear Friends and Neighbors, The last day of the regular session is May …
As we near the end of the session, the “24-Hour Rule” is now in effect. For those who are not familiar with the legislative process, bills are usually scheduled a week in advance for their respective committees of referral. This gives the members of the …
Dear friends and neighbors, We are less than a week away from the end of the 34th Legislative Session. Earlier this month, my legislation to reduce administrative burden on physician assistants passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and an endorsement …
This episode of The Empty Office Podcast features a wide-ranging conversation with Alaska State Representative Andrew Gray from Anchorage. He was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives in 2022, representing the UMED District of Anchorage. Rep. Gray …
Senate Passes Legislation Establishing Consumer Electronics Repair Rights JUNEAU, Alaska — Today, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 111, sponsored by Senator Forrest Dunbar (D-Anchorage). The legislation establishes a “Right to Repair” for Alaskans’ …
Gasline Project Update Yesterday, the Senate Resources Committee completed our 26th hearing on the Governor’s property tax bill for the AKLNG gasline project: SB 280. In recent hearings, we’ve heard testimony from the Department of Revenue, project …
Senate Passes a Balanced FY27 Operating Budget with $46 Million in Reserves for 2027 Supplemental Needs Budget Funds Essential State Services and Provides Energy Relief for Public Schools, Communities, and Alaskans Juneau, AK – Today, the Alaska State …
Dear Neighbors,  The Legislature has begun the official springtime in the Capitol with the onslaught of cruise ship visitors sailing up the Inside Passage. In fact, Alaska is going to receive a record number of passengers in 2026 because of an extended …
Protecting Your Rights: Serving West Anchorage In this issue: The Legislature Fails to Override the Governor's Veto of the Elections Bill Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day Community Information & Events  Dear Friends and …
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