Anchorage – On Thursday, July 11, Governor Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 147 into law, which encompasses provisions from House Bill 239, Senate Bill 170, Senate Bill 183, and Senate Bill 206. This comprehensive bill aims to significantly enhance the support and resources available to injured workers, streamline administrative processes, and ensure timely benefits while also […]
I hope you’re out enjoying the summer sun—especially on the weekends when it comes in its highly concentrated liquid form.
The Real Deal with Kiehl: Back to School & Summer Break Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Alaska Flag Day on July 9! Alaska’s flag was designed by an Alaska Native teen named Benny Benson. Benny was a 14-year old orphan living at the Jesse Lee Home for Children. He entered a contest for kids to design our flag, and won!
FTC Report on PBMs, Capital Budget Update, and much more! Read More »
Alaska – In response to the pressing economic challenges facing Alaska’s seafood industry, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 10, establishing a joint legislative task force to evaluate Alaska’s seafood industry. This task force aims to address critical issues within the industry through policy initiatives and strategic action.
DOT held meetings recently on proposed safety improvements to the Sterling Highway Safety Corridor, sharing information and taking your input.
On the Kenai: Sterling Safety Corridor and Road Brine Read More »
Happy Independence Day weekend! I hope you got to join some Fourth of July fun.
The Real Deal with Kiehl: To Sign or Not to Sign Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Independence Day! Today I’m highlighting the importance of recruitment and retention of public employees – teachers, police, firefighters, heavy equipment operators, principals, geologists…the list goes on and effects Alaskans every day.
Public Employee Problem, Partisan Divide, and much more! Read More »
I hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying your summer! The summer solstice was just under two weeks ago now, on June 21st, marking the longest day of the year across much of the Northern Hemisphere. Here in Alaska, the summer solstice takes on even more significance as it means the sun now sets
Elvi’s Updates: June Read More »
Last week, the Governor approved the FY 2025 operating and capital budgets, which included his FY 2025 line-item budget vetoes. The vetoes include cuts to public education, public safety, and public health services. Below, we discuss his vetoes, the final budget, the Alaska Supreme Court’s correspondence school ruling, and 4th of July events.
Alaska Matters: 2025 Budget Approved Read More »
I regret to inform you that Governor Mike Dunleavy has vetoed approximately $225 million worth of projects statewide, at least $3 million of which would have gone directly to Senate District J.
Dunbar Dispatch: Dunleavy Vetoes Projects in District J Read More »
