Sen. Löki Gale Tobin and Mike Mason discuss the “Employee Free Speech Act” and the importance of unions with Patrick Fitzgerald, the Political Coordinator for Teamsters Local 959.
The Empty Office Podcast – Episode #19 Read More »
This session, the legislature passed a balanced budget that does not overdraw our state savings, invests in public education and public safety, and pays an affordable dividend. And we made progress on critical legislation.
Alaska Matters: End of Session Update Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, During this summer and fall, I am attending community council meetings, organization conferences, and continuing work on my bills related to healthcare, energy, economy and workforce.
ANC Economy, DNR Land Sale, Debt Ceiling items & more! Read More »
I’m pleased to report that the Legislature was able to pass a a balanced budget that funds essential services, like public safety and education; pays a reasonable dividend; and does not draw from savings or require new taxes. While it did take a one-day special session to complete, the result was a fiscally responsible budget,
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin and Mike Mason are joined by Sen. Cathy Giessel from Anchorage to talk about the 2023 legislative session and her work on pension reform for public sector workers in Alaska.
The Empty Office Podcast – Episode #18 Read More »
Our office has officially transitioned to the interim. This means that my staff (with the exception of Jeff) and I will be working in Anchorage. Jeff is working in my Juneau Office. This also means that we are here for you, so I encourage you to please reach out using the information at the bottom
Elvi’s Updates: June Newsletter Read More »
The Empty Office Podcast will take a break and don’t forget to get your radical rest.
The Latest: Speak Up For Vulnerable Alaskans and Praise for a Compromise Budget Deal Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy June 1! I’m confident that the temperatures will warm up eventually. In the meantime, my rhubarb crop is loving this cool weather.
SCOTUS & AK Supreme Court rulings & more! Read More »
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin and Mike Mason talk with Sen. Scott Kawasaki from Fairbanks about the effort to pass election reform legislation and the relationship between the Alaska House and Alaska Senate.
The Empty Office Podcast – Episode #17 Read More »
Last Thursday, after one day in Special Session, the Legislature passed the operating and capital budget and adjourned sine die. Adjourning “sine die” means that unless the Governor calls us into a Special Session, we won’t meet again until January 2024.
