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Senate Judiciary Committee addresses a Department of Justice Investigation into the State of Alaska’s Behavioral Health System for Children.
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Senate Judiciary Committee addresses a Department of Justice Investigation into the State of Alaska’s Behavioral Health System for Children.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, Work continues on Education Funding, along with Recruitment & Retention of police, firefighters, snow plow drivers, teachers, SNAP (food stamp) employees and others.
Budget numbers, Economic Trends, Retirement, and more! Read More »
My name is James Kaufman, I am the Senator for Abbott Loop, Independence Park, Huffman/O’Malley, and the lower Hillside (Senate District F). This is the first of many newsletters that we will try to get out every other week. As this is the first, buckle in for a more-lengthy-than-usual read.
33rd Legislature Kick-off Report Read More »
Happy (belated) marmot day! Alaska law encourages us all to participate in “suitable observances and exercises.” If you did that on Thursday, please send a snapshot. I’m really curious.
The Real Deal with Kiehl: Merry Marmot Day Read More »
Alaskans deserve election transparency and accountability. Many of you are troubled by the length of time it took to learn the results after last November’s election.
On the Kenai: Feb. 4, 2023 Read More »
Breaking down the interworkings of the Alaska State Senate.
The Empty Office Podcast Read More »
On Wednesday, February 1, Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Daniel Winfree delivered the annual State of the Judiciary address to the legislature. The first Alaska-born Chief Justice, it was his last address as he retires this month.
Alaska Matters: State of the Judiciary Read More »
Increase school funding, advocating for IIJA funding for multi-modal transportation, and speaking on the importance of Black History Month.
The Latest: The beginning of a long conversation… Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Photo: Rare Juneau sunset. (“Rare” because the clouds rarely clear away here. Precipitation is a daily event.) I know that there has been a torrent of information in these newsletters! I’m going to try to reduce the volume. 🙂 Newsletter Purpose: Provide information about what’s going on here.
Education Costs, Senate Committees, Food Policy and more! Read More »
Happy Black History Month! During the 31st Alaska Legislature, Senate Bill 40 passed which placed Black History Month within our state statutes. This month brings public awareness to the many contributions African Americans have had on education, arts, laws, and various other categories. It is too often, society neglects the accomplishments of African Americans in our
Elvi’s Updates: January Read More »