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 …
Today’s episode of The Empty Office Podcast features a wide-ranging conversation with long-time Alaska State Senator Bill Wielechowski from Anchorage. He currently serves as the chair of the Senate Rules Committee, which makes him the highest-ranking …
Protecting Your Rights: Serving West Anchorage In this issue: The Legislature Passes the Pension Retirement Consolidated Crime Bill Update The Governor Vetoes the Elections Bill Community Information & Events Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week …
Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget Update The Alaska State Senate approved Senate Bill 214, the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget. This budget allocates a total of $248 million from Unrestricted General Funds (UGF) and leverages nearly $2 billion in federal …
Senator Tobin unfortunately needs to cancel this weekend’s constituent meeting due to a Saturday morning bill hearing! She will be presenting Senate Bill 169, to establish a Welcoming Office in Alaska to help new citizens and refugees integrate into our …
Governor Dunleavy Vetoes Bipartisan Election Reform Bill SB 64 Would Have Strengthened Voter Rolls, Protected Military Ballots, and Delivered Faster Election Results JUNEAU, Alaska — Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed Senate Bill 64, a bipartisan …
Alaska Legislature Passes SB 40 Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month JUNEAU, AK — Today, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Bill 40, by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson (D-Anchorage), formally recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, observed annually from …
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