Last weekend, the legislature made history by doing what’s right for Alaska and standing strong as an independent branch of government.
Capitol Brief: Legislature Overrides Governor – Twice Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, On Saturday, the Legislature voted to override two items that the Governor vetoed this summer. We voted to restore over $50 million in education funding by a vote of 45-14. That vote marks the first time since 1987 that the Legislature overrode an appropriations veto. And we voted to override the veto
Special Session Update Read More »
On Saturday the bells rang to call us into special session. The legislature completed just about all our work by the May deadline, but we didn’t get to turn in veto overrides early.
Dear friends and neighbors, Historic Successful Override of Two Items: Education Funding at $700/student ($50 M), and Audit Transparency for Oil Taxes.
Report from Juneau, Amazing Alaska Graduate and lots more! Read More »
On August 2nd, I’ll be returning to Juneau to join my colleagues for a Special Session called by the Governor. The official agenda includes proposals to establish a Department of Agriculture and education reforms.
Elvi’s Updates: August Newsletter 2025 Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope everyone is enjoying the long summer days. Our summer has been filled with biking around Alaska, catching salmon, and spending time with friends and loved ones.
Special Session on August 2 Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, I’m wishing Diane Holmes all the best as she transitions temporarily to PA. Great community picnic celebrating Diane’s huge contributions to the policies for Hillside Anchorage. Former Assemblyman John Weddleton and community member Joan Diamond led the event. Diane’s input will be missed while she’s away in PA!
Not So Special Session, Little League State Champs and lots more! Read More »
Anchorage, AK – Last session, Governor Dunleavy introduced Executive Order 136 to create a new Department of Agriculture. The order received hearings in both the Senate Resources and Senate Finance Committees, where members of the public provided thoughtful testimony. Many good ideas were raised, but due to the nature of executive orders, none of those
NEWS: Work to Continue on Legislation Creating a Department of Agriculture Read More »
Anchorage, AK – The newly formed Task Force on Education Funding will hold an organizational meeting on August 25 in Anchorage. As part of the meeting, the Task Force will receive an in-depth briefing from the Division of Legislative Finance with the latest education funding numbers and data, including historical comparisons.
NEWS: Task Force on Education Schedules First Meeting Read More »
Anchorage, AK – On August 2, 2025, the Alaska Legislature will convene in Juneau for a special session called by Governor Mike Dunleavy. But while the Governor issued the call, he has also reportedly urged members not to attend, an apparent effort to block an override of his recent vetoes.
