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.
Dear friends and neighbors, I will be sending out a couple newsletters as things happen fast in the remaining 6 days: Budgets. Bills. Vetoes.
New Revenue, Uncollected Taxes, Elections, Retirement and lots more! Read More »
Juneau, AK – Today, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 64, a bipartisan election reform package aimed at protecting the integrity and security of Alaska’s elections.
JUNEAU, AK – The Alaska Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 133, a new law designed to make it faster and easier for Alaskans to get medical care and prescriptions approved by their health insurance.
NEWS: Alaska Senate Passes Legislation to Streamline Medical Prior Authorizations Read More »
Hello! Last week the Alaska Senate passed an austere budget that zeroed out requests from the Governor for new spending, defunded many programs, and made spending cuts that will be noticed by Alaskans across the state. Although the budget will change because of the upcoming conference committee, reductions in spending must be carried out because of
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for May 12 Read More »
A transitional budget, status of education funding, and what to expect as we near the end of the legislative session.
Increasing funding for schools, a state budget update, and then what comes next. Read More »
