Dear Friends and Neighbors, This is the best time of year to see birds. I really love the Sandhill Cranes. These were in Creamer’s Field, Fairbanks, last week.
Permanent Fund report, Wood Products, Native Corporations & lots more! Read More »
This legislative interim continues to be unusually busy! We have had community meetings about transportation, many conferences, local events, and trips within Alaska, not to mention a few committee hearings in the mix and all of the many conversations with constituents and stakeholders across our magnificent state.
Port of Alaska & Welcoming a Team Member Read More »
I hope all students have had a restful summer break and are ready to dive back into their studies for the new school year. As your Senator, I want to express how excited I am to see students continuing their educational journey.
Elvi’s Updates: September Newsletter Read More »
I hope your summer has been as fulfilling as mine has! This July I had the opportunity to attend the State Legislative Foundation’s Emerging Legislative Leaders Program in Charlottesville, Virginia. In addition to discussion about policy challenges in our respective states, the program provided a valuable opportunity to share best practices in our legislative work
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Port of Alaska in Anchorage, Legislative Tour. Details about the modernization upgrade of this critical infrastructure port in this newsletter
Port of Alaska, Energy Sources & lots more! Read More »
Monday is Labor Day, the day we honor America’s workforce. Thank you to our diverse, capable workforce that help strengthen our economy and grow our community!
Alaska Matters: Labor Day Weekend Read More »
(Big Lake, AK) – Senate Bill 87, sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski), was signed into law today. The bill creates a local lumber grading program for Alaska sawmill operators to become certified to grade and sell certain types of dimensional lumber that they have produced for residential construction.
NEWS: Senator Bjorkman’s Local Lumber Grading Bill Signed into Law Read More »
Despite widespread opposition, the Alaska Board of Education is expected to adopt an anti-trans regulation during a meeting on Thursday.
The Latest: I Oppose the State Board of Education’s Proposed Anti-Trans Regulation Read More »
Dear Neighbors,
The fireweed blossoms continue to move up their stems signaling that summer is coming to an end. For youth, parents and teachers, school has started and kindergarten to college, middle school to grad school, students are returning to an environment of in-person learning.
Juneau Note: Mahn Cho, School Starts, Door Knocking and More! Read More »
JUNEAU – Saturday, Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed House Bill 51 by Rep. Stanley Wright (R-Anchorage). The bill contained provisions from a bill by Sen. Jesse Kiehl (D-Juneau) preventing future spills of per- and polyflouroalkyl substances, added on the Senate Floor by agreement with the bill sponsor.
