Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week, Senate President Gary Stevens and House Speaker Bryce Edgmon sent a joint letter to Alaska’s Congressional Delegation urging them to block cuts to federal programs and grants in Alaska.
Federal cuts are impacting Alaskans Read More »
JUNEAU, AK – Today, the Senate State Affairs Committee introduced Senate Bill 118 to add a faculty member to the University of Alaska Board of Regents. Currently, the University of Alaska (UA) Board of Regents is an 11-member board, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Alaska Legislature. Members serve 8‐year terms, except for the
Dear friends and neighbors, I hope to meet with many of you on Saturday! I will be at Klatt Elementary in the morning and Girdwood Community Room in the afternoon (details below).
Budget, See You @ Community Meeting and much more! Read More »
As we enter March, we’re nearing the end of PFD application season! All applications must be submitted by March 31st at 11:59 p.m. To apply online between January 1 and March 31, visit the PFD homepage and click “CLICK HERE TO FILE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.” Choose from the available Apply Online options:
Elvi’s Updates: March 2025 Happy Women’s History Month! Read More »
Come chat about state government over coffee at Denny’s on March 8th!
Dunbar Dispatch: Chat with Senator Dunbar Read More »
The State is facing a budget shortfall of over $536 million over the next two years. Meanwhile, our public schools are in dire need of additional funding and many federal grants and loans may be disappearing. The Legislature is considering how to balance our state’s budget with multiple challenges. Read on for some of the
Hello! It was great to see so many engaged community members attend my town hall events over the weekend! We had a packed house of about 80 people at the Moose Pass Sportsman’s Club. Most people there advocated for increased education funding to support local schools. By a show of hands, folks in the room definitively
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for March 3 Read More »
Hey East Anchorage, This is a quick update on the latest from Juneau. I will be home this weekend for two events in Anchorage to meet with neighbors and hear your thoughts and ideas:
Capitol Brief: Upcoming Townhalls & the Need to Balance the Budget Read More »
Senator Scott Kawasaki from Fairbanks joins Senator Tobin for a great discussion about the University of Alaska, the importance of the military in Alaska, and how to be hopeful for the future.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 7 Read More »
The Capitol has limited access to the internet, and I have none at home until the outage is fixed. But the work continues apace!
Boats, Benefits, and Budgets Read More »
