Juneau – Today, the Alaska State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 236, sponsored by Senator Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau. The bill addresses critical gaps in aid for state-only disasters, providing much-needed support for individuals and communities grappling with the aftermath of natural catastrophes.
NEWS: Alaska State Senate Passes Legislation Enhancing Disaster Relief for Alaskans Read More »
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin and Mike Mason welcome former DEED Commissioner and UAF Chancellor Emeritus Marshall Lind to the podcast to get a historical perspective on public education in Alaska.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 2, Episode 16 Read More »
After passing the legislature 59-1, I’m thankful that my bill Senate Bill 93 was signed into law last week! This bill increases the limits on payouts for commercial fishing injuries and better ensures fishing crew members’ medical costs are covered.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update Read More »
JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate moved today to better ensure injured workers receive timely benefits payments with the passage of Senate Bill 183 by a vote of 17 to 1. Sponsored by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, the bill would allow the Workers’ Compensation Benefits Guarantee Fund to retain its fiscal year-end balance to
NEWS: Senate Acts to Provide Timely Benefits to Injured Workers Read More »
Juneau – For decades, Alaska has grappled with the harrowing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP), tearing families apart and leaving communities shattered.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Budget – look at the Finance Committee meeting from April 24, when the Senate’s Operating Budget rolled out: HB 268: Appropriation: Operating Budget; HB 270: Appropriation: Mental Health Budget; Presentation: Fiscal Update by Legislative Finance Division
Electric Power, Childcare, Budget & lots more Read More »
Join Mike Mason and Senator Löki Gale Tobin as they unpack what is currently in the FY 2025 operating and captial state budgets.
TOMORROW: Virtual Budget Deep Dive Starts at 5:30 pm Read More »
Happy Earth Day! Yesterday was great day to celebrate the place we live. In West Anchorage, we are blessed to reside on Dena’ina land. In honor of Earth Day and in the days ahead, there are many volunteer opportunities around town.
Alaska Matters: Earth day and Municipal Election Runoff Read More »
Juneau – The Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 152 unanimously today. Sponsored by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, this legislation aims to expand options for renewable energy development, reduce electric costs for Alaskan ratepayers, and mitigate natural gas shortages by establishing a virtual net metering program for small-scale renewable energy generation.
Senate Bill 46 raises awareness about the prevalence of brain injuries and highlight how to prevent these injuries.
NEWS: March Established as Brain Injury Awareness Month in Alaska. Read More »
