The last day of the Anchorage Municipal Election is April 1st. Voters in West Anchorage will decide an Assembly seat, two School Board seats, multiple bond propositions, and two special tax levies. Please be sure to vote!
Anchorage Municipal Election—April 1st Read More »
JUNEAU — Today, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Bill 43, establishing March as Women’s History Month in Alaska. The bill, sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray Jackson, D-Anchorage, recognizes and highlights the contributions of women to Alaska’s political, economic, and cultural development.
NEWS: Alaska Legislature Designates March as Women’s History Month Read More »
It’s a big week for Southeast sports. I’ve been cheering for the Klukwan, Haines, and Juneau-AML teams at Gold Medal.
Halftime at Half Court Read More »
Today is the 66th legislative day of the 34th Alaska Legislative Session. Now that we are more than halfway through the session, we are really getting busy! A budget is being approved by the House Finance Committee before it comes to the floor. It still remains with more than $1.6-billion deficit in the next fiscal year and keeps growing from amendments offered by both Republicans and Democrats in the House Finance Committee.
Museums, Air Quality, and the State Budget Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, I was humbled to be honored by the Key Campaign last week. They gave me this beautiful flower art piece, made by folks at Hope Community Resources art programs.
Legislation, Spending, Cuts and lots more! Read More »
Happy first week of spring! I want to remind you that the deadline to file for your 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend is this coming Monday, March 31st. Get it done this weekend (if you haven’t already)! We are working hard in Juneau to make sure the PFD is funded, and remains funded into the future. If you have any problems with your application, please reach out to me or my staff. The PFD is my best opportunity to directly help my constituents, and I am happy to do so.
Dunbar Dispatch: Spring in Juneau Read More »
Hey East Anchorage, Below is a quick update on my legislation moving in the Capitol this session, as well as a heads up on upcoming meetings in the district, and details about the Anchorage Delegation Townhall on Saturday, April 5.
Capitol Brief: Legislation Update and District Events Read More »
Senator Löki Gale Tobin gives a mid-session update on the work of the Alaska State Legislature and details the legislation she is sponsoring this session.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 10 Read More »
Hello! This past week the Senate Education committee began hearings on increasing K-12 school funding and new policies that will lead to improved education outcomes. The bill that came over from the House must be amended to work for Alaska’s families and all forms of public education.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for March 22 Read More »
Today is the 60th legislative day, half way through the legislative session, the first official day of Spring and my birthday! The Capitol has been abuzz during this midpoint in the session as bills have begun to move, the budget has taken form, new initiatives have been introduced and others have been met with defeat. The education omnibus bill that has passed the State House is being considered in the Senate, United States Senator Lisa Murkowski and Senator Dan Sullivan visited Juneau to address the legislature in joint sessions with very differing viewpoints and the budget is set to be on the House floor in the upcoming week. Check out all of the news right here or contact me directly at the legislative offices at 907.456.7423.
Canada, the U.S. and Us Read More »
