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 burdening the state. Most projects included in this budget were selected from priority lists developed by the Governor’s administration.
Dear Friends and 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 been called in for a 3rd Special Session. Continue reading for additional information about the recently adjourned special session, the ongoing special session and bills that the Governor has vetoed in recent days.
Bills That Become Laws, and More! Read More »
Friends & Neighbors in District L — In a frustrating series of events for everyone, we’re in special session again. The question isn’t whether to build a gasline – I haven’t talked to a single legislator opposed to a gasline – the question is who gives up what to get one.
Special Session Update Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, I just saw the Governor’s budget vetoes at 4:55 pm Wednesday. See section below for those links. These vetoes further extend his Administrative-long focus on cutting services for children and families. Veto of education, foster care, mental health grants. A few years ago he touted himself as making Alaska “family friendly”.
Pipeline Special Session, AGDC Board Meeting, Budget Vetoes, and lots more! Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Governor called the Legislature into special session on May 21st for the purpose of discussing and passing legislation related to the LNG project. The Legislature made progress, but did not pass a bill and the Governor has called a second special session.
First Special Session Adjourns; Governor Calls a Second Special Session Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, Happy Summer Solstice! Anchorage received 19 hours and 21 minutes of daylight.
Gas Pipeline Bill Amendments/Governor Rejection, and lots more! Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, Special Session – Day 30 Today is last day of the 2nd Special Session, 34th Legislature. Gas Pipeline – only special session topic
Yet MORE Gas Pipeline, Governor VETOES, and lots more! Read More »
Hello! The AKLNG bill, HB 381, will be up for a vote on the Senate floor tomorrow!! Despite rumors to the contrary, your emails, phone calls, and public support have made a difference. While some were focused on assigning blame, we put the process to work and you helped build the momentum needed to bring the gas
On the Kenai: Special Session Update for June 18 Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This is my last electronic newsletter update for the summer due to limitations during a legislator’s election cycle. I am currently in Juneau for the special session regarding the gasline – the last day is Friday, June 19. I will not be able to send you another newsletter update about how
Last E-News for the Summer Read More »
If approved, House Bill 381 codifies three decades of massive state and municipal tax breaks for a 800 mile privately developed natural gas pipeline.
Special Session Update: Deliberating tax breaks for an LNG mega-project Read More »
