The Latest: “It is easier to build strong children…”
Education is the tool our children wield to discover their potential, uncover truths, find meaning, and thrive.
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Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays! As we look ahead to 2025, we’re busy planning for the start of the 34th Legislature. Last week, Governor Dunleavy released his operating and capital budgets, which are starting points for the Legislature’s work. Constituents and community councils can request funding in the capital budget through CAPSIS, which is now open to receive
Capitol Brief: Schools, Budget, Senate Organization
Hey East Anchorage, This is a quick update before the holidays on Anchorage School District school closures, the Governor’s proposed FY2026 budget, Senate Majority organization, and more.
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Budget, Revenue Sources, Happy Hanukkah/Merry Christmas and much more!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, No newsletter next week on December 26. In the meantime, you might enjoy the Christmas video embedded in the aurora picture, called Silent Night, Holy Night. Happy 1st Day of Hanukkah on December 25.
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NEWS: Alaska’s Seafood Industry Task Force Continues Discussion with Stakeholders on Industry Challenges and Opportunities During Fourth Round of Meetings
ANCHORAGE, AK – Last week, the Joint Legislative Task Force on Evaluating Alaska’s Seafood Industry held its fourth round of meetings to continue discussing issues affecting the state’s seafood industry. The task force was created through Senate Concurrent Resolution 10 during the prior legislative session and has previously met over two-day sessions in September, October,
Dunbar Dispatch: Re-Election Edition
The Alaska State Division of Elections certified election results on November 30th, including my re-election to the Alaska State Senate. I’d like to thank the people of District J for their trust, and I am excited to return to Juneau and continue working for East Anchorage.
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Royalty Relief Determination, RCV and Open Primary Results and much more!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Royalty Relief Determination for Furie/HEX oil/gas in Cook Inlet: “After detailed consideration where all the materials presented by the applicant were reviewed and incorporated into our analysis, DNR has determined that Furie meets the necessary requirements and that royalty modification for the seven leases…is warranted…”
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NEWS: Senate President Gary Stevens Issues Statement on Governor Dunleavy’s Proposed FY2026 Budget
Anchorage, AK – Earlier this afternoon, Governor Mike Dunleavy released his proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which must be submitted to the legislature by December 15 each year. The legislature will convene on January 21, 2025, to consider the proposed budget and other legislative priorities. Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, issued the following statement:
Elvi’s Updates: December Constituent Coffee
Dear Friends, Please join me for coffee and conversation!
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NEWS: Senator Forrest Dunbar Receives Council of State Governments 20 under 40 Leadership Award
New Orleans, LA — The Council of State Governments has selected Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, as one of 20 recipients to receive the 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. This year’s class, representing 16 U.S. states and territories across all four CSG regions, is composed of esteemed and accomplished public servants whose hard work