Ensuring Transparency in a Gas Pipeline Built by Alaskans, for Alaskans Senate has done its part; next steps to move the project forward now rest with Glenfarne and the Administration Anchorage, AK — Today, the Senate Majority released a position paper …
Protecting Your Rights: Serving West Anchorage In this issue: Election Series: The History of Primary Election Systems in Alaska Back to School Community Information & Events Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Primary Election is on August 18th. This …
Dear Neighbors, I hope you have been having a great summer! The 102nd annual Tanana Valley State Fair is underway and for long-time Fairbanksans that means a few things: the rain is here; school is right around the corner and the Primary Election is …
Ballot Measure No. 1 is a citizen-initiated measure to restore campaign contribution limits for Alaska’s state and local elections that will be on the ballot in the primary election. In 2021, the federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that …
Second 2026 Special Session ends; Governor calls Third 2026 Special Session In May, the Governor called a Special Session for legislation related to the LNG project, which ended on June 19th without passage of a bill. The Governor then called a Second …
Senator Giessel Congratulates UAF on $15 Million Critical Minerals Award Anchorage, AK – Today, Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, congratulated the University of Alaska Fairbanks on leading one of 12 new U.S. National Science Foundation ( …
Capital Budget Delivers Schools, Ports, and Infrastructure Funding to Southeast Alaska SITKA, AK - The Governor signed the capital budget into law Wednesday evening. This year’s capital budget is primarily focused on addressing deferred maintenance issues …
Thursday, June 25th, 2026 Senate Finance held 22 hearings this special session on SB2001 & HB 381, the bills creating a new tax structure for the AKLNG project. They're all linked below. Friends & Neighbors in District L -- In a frustrating …
Dear Neighbors, Over the weekend, I drove home from Juneau after the completion of the 2nd Special Session called by Governor Dunleavy. The AKLNG project, which took up two months of the regular session, has entered its final stages and the legislature has …
Fly By Festival When: Saturday, June 27 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Where: 4721 Aircraft Dr. Click here for more information. Join us on Saturday, June 27th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for a fun-filled day celebrating Alaska’s aviation spirit! Enjoy live music …
Community Events Community Councils will not be meeting again until August and September. Follow your local community council schedule here. Below are some upcoming events in our community: The Juneteenth citywide celebration will take place on the Delaney …
Dear friends and neighbors, This week marks the final days of the First Special Session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature. On the last day of the Second Regular Session, Governor Dunleavy called a 30-day special session to address a single item of …
The Special Session continues into the fourth and final week as the only item-the AKLNG bill passed the State House by a vote of 34-5. It now moves on to the State Senate where it will get a strong review in the Senate Finance Committee and then on the …
Gasline Special Session Update Following dozens of hearings from the Resources Committees during the regular session, the House and Senate Finance Committees have been continuing to hold hearings on the gasline bills throughout this special session, …
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 …
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