JUNEAU, AK – Today, the Alaska House passed Senate Joint Resolution 19, sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski), encouraging Congress to honor Alaska’s birthright of the 90/10 split of revenue from mineral production on federal lands, as guaranteed by the Alaska Statehood Compact.
JUNEAU, AK – Today, the Alaska House unanimously passed Senate Bill 133. Sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski) through the Labor and Commerce Committee that he chairs. The bill will make it faster and easier for Alaskans to get medical care and prescriptions approved by their health insurance.
NEWS: Alaska Legislature Passes Legislation to Streamline Medical Prior Authorizations Read More »
JUNEAU, AK – Today, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Joint Resolution 16, sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, a resolution urging Congress to advance the federal Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, a federal policy proposal aimed at improving access to medically necessary treatments for individuals born with congenital anomalies, such as Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasias.
Dear friends and neighbors, Budget work is a mystery unless you know the system. Here is “Budget Conference Committee 101”
Budget Conference Committee process in Depth and lots more! Read More »
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Legislature passed Senate Bill 95, sponsored by the Senate Health & Social Services Committee, to improve access to affordable childcare for working families and strengthen Alaska’s workforce. The bill makes childcare more accessible by expanding assistance to more families, supporting high-quality providers, and encouraging businesses to help employees with childcare
NEWS: Legislature Passes Bill Expanding Access to Affordable Child Care Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, There are five days left in this year’s legislative session and we’re working hard in the Capitol. Negotiating a compromise budget between the House and Senate is a priority.
The Last Days of the 2025 Legislative Session Read More »
JUNEAU — In a step toward addressing Alaska’s deepening housing crisis, the Alaska State Legislature has passed SB 50—a bill that empowers both state agencies and local communities to take meaningful, coordinated action to improve housing availability across the state.
NEWS: Alaska Legislature Votes to Tackle Housing Crisis Read More »
JUNEAU – On Friday, May 16, the Alaska House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 80, legislation sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski), to extend the sunset dates for four state boards. The boards allow Alaskans to have a voice in the oversight of their industries, to protect the public through regulation of marijuana sales, and to provide valuable guidance
NEWS: Alaska Legislature Unanimously Passes SB 80 to Extend Four State Boards Read More »
Senator Tobin breaks down the revenue generating proposals under consideration in Juneau. Plus, who should authorize charter schools in Alaska and why are lawmakers opposing federal cuts to Medicaid.
Revenue bills, opposition to Medicaid cuts, and charter school authorizers Read More »
We are one week away from the end of the first session of the 34th Legislature! As the session concludes, there are several important and timely items of business to be considered in the last few days. There may be other bills or interests which are placed on hold or in a subcommittee for further study. The good news is that the bills will be picked up next January where they were left this year.
