The Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Kuspuk School Districts are part of a national coalition alleging the Trump Administration is violating multiple statutes and the U.S. Constitution.
To my constituents and the People of Alaska,
Good morning from Europe. My office has received numerous inquiries about whether or not I will be attending the Special Session on August 2nd. As everyone is aware, should the Legislature be called into session, we have five days in which to override the Governor’s veto of the critical education funds that we added at the end of last session, through a balanced, bipartisan compromise.
I am currently mobilized with the Alaska Army National Guard, a fact which I announced in May, and for which I received an excused absence on the Floor of the Legislature.
On the August Special Session Read More »
This newsletter comes to you from Bellevue where I’m at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region conference. It’s four valuable days talking and learning about shared issues and opportunities in front of America’s five northwestern states and Canada’s western provinces & territories. I do keep having to remind the Canadians they’re our eastern neighbor, not our northern
Good Laws & Bad Regs Read More »
Anchorage, AK — Last week, Senate Bill 50, sponsored by Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, which strengthens local housing planning across Alaska, officially became law without the Governor’s signature.
NEWS: Local Housing Planning Bill Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature Read More »
ANCHORAGE, AK — Earlier this week, Senate Bill 60, sponsored by Senator Löki Tobin (D-Anchorage), officially became law without the Governor’s signature, which establishes May 12 as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Day in Alaska.
NEWS: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Awareness Day To Be Recognized in Alaska Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, Tim Bradner (Alaska Economic Report) reports steel prices are 60% higher than estimated for 10-mile segment of Kenai power transmission line upgrade, equaling $1.5 million increase cost. What will the remaining 31-mile segment cost (original estimate $55.3 million).
Dividend Cost, Tariffs, Food Stamp Option and lots more! Read More »
Don’t miss the annual Fairview Block Party this Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm.
Fairview Block Party, city-wide transportation survey, and a higher education update. Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, The Legislature will be meeting in Special Session beginning August 2, based on a “call” by the Governor.
Special Session, Alaska Cost of Living, Electric Transmission and lots more! Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Fourth of July! Do take some time with family and friends to celebrate. (Lots of details on Independence Day festivities in the events section below.)
Independence Day Edition! Read More »
As President Trump’s signature budget passes the House, there are real concerns for the nation and especially our state. The bill represents the largest redistribution of wealth in modern US history giving the wealthiest the largest tax breaks while middle class and lower income citizens receive the brunt of the negative impacts and fewer breaks. The bill is over 1018 pages long and tucked into it there are many areas that will impact Alaskans. Below are some of the lowlights from the legislation:
4th of July Update Read More »
