My flight from Juneau has been delayed due to the volcano ash that has impacted Alaska travel, and unfortunately, I will not make it back in time for the Bear Creek town hall meeting tonight. I still hope to make it back for the Kenai and Nikiski town hall meetings tomorrow. Have questions you want […]
On the Kenai: Tonight’s Bear Creek Town Hall is cancelled Read More »
Today was the 88th day of session. With just under five weeks left, some stress cracks are starting to show. But we won’t let those get in the way of the work we’re doing!
The Real Deal with Kiehl: Whatever Floats Your Budget Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Today is day 87 of the session! Please take a look at “What Dividend Makes Sense?” At the community meetings in March, we talked about this topic. There are lots of bills being worked on and/or moving these days. The Operating Budget is in the House but we expect it to
Inflation, Budget, Free Clinic with lots more! Read More »
In this week’s newsletter, we discuss legislation that has passed the Senate, provide a personal legislation update, and share upcoming community events.
Alaska Matters: Legislation Update Read More »
The Easter weekend was packed with events ranging from the Fabulous Feminist Fundraiser, a joint Legislative Town Hall, visiting friends and constituents and more. It was great to be back and to see the Polaris Building once more before demolition! Want to hear more about the Legislative Town Hall, sponsored bills, local construction and more?
Juneau Note: Town Hall, PFAS, Construction and More! Read More »
Continued attacks on our community’s most vulnerable takes focus away from the real issues facing Alaska’s schools.
The Latest: Don’t Legislate Hate Read More »
While residents from across the state are cheering the approval of the Willow Project on Alaska’s North Slope, there is another important issue on the horizon that Alaskans from all walks of life should be prepared to rally behind. This issue–which has the potential to undermine the very foundation of our state–is the ongoing attempt
Our next big fight — The erosion of Alaska’s wildlife management authority Read More »
The Alaska State House is expected to finally pass the State’s operating budget this week and send it to the Senate for consideration. Neither the Governor nor the House have proposed material cuts to state spending and are deficit spending by hundreds of millions!
On the Kenai: How should we fill the budget gap? Read More »
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin and Mike Mason are joined by ISER Director Diane Hirshberg to discuss data and how it can inform good public policy decisions for the State of Alaska.
The Empty Office Podcast – Episode #10 Read More »
(JUNEAU) – A bipartisan group of thirty members of the Alaska State Legislature sent a letter to Alaska’s Congressional Delegation on Friday encouraging their continued support of bipartisan federal permitting reform aimed at reducing burdensome regulations and streamlining the approval process to the benefit of Alaskans, the environment, and the development of meaningful infrastructure projects.
