jenn.gifford, Author at Alaska Senate Majority

NEWS: Legislative Task Force Releases Findings on Regulating Psychedelic Medicines

JUNEAU, AK — Today, the Alaska Legislative Task Force for the Regulation of Psychedelic Medicines released its final report, which provides policy recommendations in preparation for potential future federal approval of psychedelic medicines. This report reflects months of deliberation, public input, and expert analysis. The Task Force was created in the 33rd Alaska State Legislature […]

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Data centers, the LNG pipeline, and the Governor’s proposed fiscal plan

Tobin-TheLatest / jenn.gifford

The second week of the second session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature is underway.

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Townhall this Sat, Feb 7

Wielechowski-Capitol-Brief / jenn.gifford

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope to see you this Saturday, February 7, 2:00 PM at STREAM Academy (1905 Twining Drive, formerly Nunaka Valley Elementary) for a townhall with fellow Eastsiders Rep. Eischeid and Rep. Mears.

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On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for Feb 2

Bjorkman-OnTheKenai / jenn.gifford

Hello! The Legislature spent the last week digesting the Governor’s financial proposals including imposing a sales tax on Alaskans and eliminating corporate income taxes to address the State’s fiscal crisis. Legislators attended a seminar presented by economists from the University of Alaska’s Institute for Social and Economic Research on these and other fiscal proposals on

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The Empty Office Podcast – Season 4, Episode 3

Tobin-TheLatest / jenn.gifford

Senator Tobin sits down with former DEED Commissioner Michael Hanley for a conversation about the importance of educating students where they live, even if that is at the end of the Aleutian Islands.

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Back In Juneau

Kawasaki-JuneauNote / jenn.gifford

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

My office and I are back in Juneau, hard at work for the people of Fairbanks. The journey south was fraught with snow and fog, but we forged through the storm and arrived safely at our offices in the Capitol. After unpacking, it was straight to business.

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The Legislature Considers Overriding SB 113

Claman-AKMatters / jenn.gifford

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week, we started the 2nd regular session of the 34th Legislature. Soon afterwards, we met in Joint Session to consider overriding Senate Bill 113, as required by Article II, Section 16 of the Constitution. That evening, Governor Dunleavy gave his final State of the State address and talked about his package

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