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Juneau Note: Noyes Slough Bridge Retirement, Willow and Protecting Alaskans

I hope you’ve all been staying warm during the recent cold snap in Fairbanks. Despite the weather advisory winds, my office has been keeping warm down in Juneau. Some exciting headlines this week include the Iditarod, the Willow Oil Project was sanctioned, the Noyes Slough Bridge is finally being retired and I will introduce a

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The Latest: Sen. Tobin & Rep. Groh Constituent Meeting on March 18

Please join us at the Pioneer Schoolhouse (437 E 3rd Avenue) from 10:00 – 11:00 am on Saturday, March 18th to talk to your Alaska Legislative members and North Anchorage Assembly members! This will be an informal constituent coffee meeting to talk about issues and what’s going on in the Alaska State Legislature and the

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NEWS: Senator Wielechowski Introduces Legislation Ensuring Financial Literacy Curriculum is Taught for Alaska High School Students

JUNEAU – Today, Senator Bill Wielechowski(D-Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 99, which directs school districts to offer a financial literacy course for high school students. School districts will have the flexibility to choose the curriculum approved by the Department of Education and Early Development. Senate Bill 99 requires 14 instructional components, such as budget and money

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Juneau Note: Education, Retirement and Elections

The sun has made an appearance in Juneau and the session is heating up. The Governor, yesterday, introduced a bill to provide extra funding for teachers recognizing the Senate request for support for education. My Senate colleague, Senator Cathy Giessel introduced SB88 which would create a better retirement for teachers, public safety workers and critical

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