Last week, Chief Justice Susan Carney addressed the Legislature in the annual State of the Judiciary address. Recalling United States Chief Justice John Roberts’ visit to Alaska, our nation is best when all three branches of government -the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary – are independent and strong.
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Dear friends and neighbors, Money Choices What a title for this week’s newsletter! Not exactly an appealing opener. But its reality.
Budget Choices and much more! Read More »
Senator Löki Gale Tobin is joined by the Executive Director of the Alaska Municipal League to talk about the development of cities and boroughs in Alaska and how they support public education.
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Happy Valentines Day! I hope you spent some time with your loved ones. Remember today is Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. Just a couple of years ago, she was honored nationally for the first time. That’s fitting, since she was a key American civil rights leader and a great Alaskan.
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There have big developments over the last week with road and energy projects. The delayed phase 1b of the Cooper Landing Bypass is back in the STIP. Dirt work is slated to continue on the east side of the project this summer – moving the completion date up years sooner than 2032. To learn more about
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for Feb. 16 Read More »
Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope your day includes time with loved ones and good chocolate.
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Dear friends and neighbors, My staff and I are all Alaskans who graduated from public school. Four of us graduated from Alaska public schools. Education funding is still front and center. The House and Senate majorities agree on almost all points but are still working to find alignment with the Governor’s office.
Budget, Gas, Education, and much more! Read More »
I don’t know what to make of all the sunshine this weekend. But after a full week inside from the dark of morning to the dark of night, sunny days are my excuse for getting the newsletter out a couple of days late.
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Natural gas supply, the AKLNG project, and K-12 education are the big topics of discussion as the legislature ends its second full week of session. On Thursday morning, the Anchorage electric utility – Chugach Electric Association (CEA), Hilcorp, and Marathon announced the sale of the LNG export dock to Hilcorp and their intent to repurpose the
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for February 9, 2025 Read More »
The Dean Emeritus of the University of Alaska Anchorage Consortium Library joins Senator Tobin for discussion about reading, libraries, budget cuts, and book banning efforts across the country.
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