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 […]
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am looking forward to chairing the Senate Resources committee again this year. This will be my 9th year in that role. I’m so used to the 3:30-5 PM time slot every Mon, Wed and Fri.
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Dear Friends, I’m thrilled to announce that the Senate and House have come together to form bipartisan majorities! This is a significant step forward for our state.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, Map Monday: Two Thanksgivings, One Decisions That Divided the Nation. NCSL President Franklin D. Roosevelt made a bold decision in 1939, sparking a spirited debate across America.
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Last Wednesday, the last of the votes were finally counted, and though a couple of races are set to go to a recount, for the most part things are settled.
Coalitions, Committees, Christmas Trees and More! Read More »
I am honored to once again serve as the Chair of the Senate Education Committee.
The Latest: Alaska Senate Majority Announced Committee Chairs Read More »
ANCHORAGE – Today, the Alaska Senate Majority announced committee chairs for the 34th Alaska State Legislature. In November, the Senate Majority announced their leadership structure with Senator Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak) as Senate President, Senator Cathy Giessel (R-Anchorage) as Majority Leader, Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) as Rules Chair, Senator Kelly Merrick (R-Eagle River) as Majority Whip,
Happy Thanksgiving! I want to wish everyone a safe and warm holiday season. As we reflect on the legacy of American lands and all the things we’re grateful for, it’s also a time to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Read on to learn more about volunteer opportunities and food drives happening around town this Thanksgiving
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Chugach Electric Association rate case outcome can be summarized as better than it could have been, but not as good for residential customers as if regulators had adopted AARP’s recommendations for rate design.
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Anchorage, AK – This week, the Joint Legislative Task Force on Evaluating Alaska’s Seafood Industry completed its third round of meetings discussing solutions the legislature can undertake to bolster Alaska’s seafood industry. Task force members include Senator Gary Stevens, Chair, R-Kodiak, Senator Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, Senator Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, Senator Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, Representative Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, Representative George
