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Capitol Brief: The 34th Alaska Legislature is in session

Hey East Anchorage, The Alaska Legislature convened last week in Juneau. I am honored once again to serve as Senate Rules Chair, which oversees the daily business of the Senate and determines the Senate Floor Calendar. I am working with Representative Donna Mears and Representative Ted Eischeid about scheduling a joint townhall in late February

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First Week in Juneau, Representative Highlights, Free Legal Aid

I made it to Juneau! It has been a busy week, as I’ve been setting up the office, getting sworn in, going on Costco runs and getting ready for the session in general. While I am excited to be here in Juneau representing and looking out for Fairbanks, I do miss my hometown, and, of course, running into all of you when out and about.

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NEWS: Senate Rules Committee Introduces Comprehensive Legislation to Modernize and Strengthen Alaska’s Election System

Juneau, AK – Today, the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, introduced Senate Bill 64 to modernize and strengthen Alaska’s election system. The proposal addresses the concern that there are more registered voters in Alaska than the Alaskan adult population and the bill seeks to update state statutes to ensure that all

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