On the Kenai: April 8, 2023
Happy Easter! I am looking forward to spending Easter with my family. Please enjoy the day with your family and friends. He is risen indeed.
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Things are Heating Up
Things are heating up in Juneau, both literally and figuratively! In the literal sense, my walks to work are becoming warmer and ice-free (although sometimes a little wet and windy) and the more intrepid flowers are starting to pop up as their encasement in ice slowly thaws. I also saw a couple of ravens gathering
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The Real Deal with Kiehl: Deep Thoughts for a Big Weekend
It’s a holiday-heavy weekend! Passover, Easter, and Ramadan all coincide. That’s happened fewer than four dozen times since the most recent of the three holidays came into existence.
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Revenue Forecast, Budget Reserve, Permanent Fund and lots more!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week we had visitors from 4-H Clubs around Alaska. Pictured is Mia Wiederspohn from Wrangell and Elle Gifford from Fairbanks.I belonged to 4-H as a youngster growing up in Fairbanks and loved it! I learned so much in 4-H and I am a huge fan of this program.“4-H” stands for
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Juneau Note: Committees Moving, Asian Appreciation, Easter and More!
Lawmakers are on day 78 out of 120 meaning there is only 42 days remaining! There are many things to look forward to at this point in session. Easter is coming up which brings many events in Fairbanks, including a Legislative Townhall with me and Representative Maxine Dibert! The budget is nearly passed in the
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Alaska Matters: Supplemental Budget
Our work on the budget continues. Thank you to all who took the time to participate in the constituent survey and share your thoughts. The results are below.
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The Empty Office Podcast – Episode #9
Mike Mason and Sen. Löki Gale Tobin are joined by Rep. Cliff Groh and Rep. Zack Fields for an update on the ongoing legislative session in Juneau.
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On the Kenai: April 1, 2023
Right now Alaskans are at risk of being robbed blind by conmen and hucksters via money transfer apps and cryptocurrency. The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee this week will hear a bill to protect Alaskans electronic banking and hard-earned money. We can help protect Alaskans by securing convenient and safe money transfers in law.
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The Real Deal with Kiehl: Oily Options & Speedy Spending
The legislative process is not known for great speed. It’s designed for thorough review and deliberation. But sometimes there’s such clear, critical need we can speed bills through.
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Elvi’s Updates: April
The session has been great, especially for the Senate working together within our bi-partisan majority. We are officially halfway through the Legislative session with today marking the 73rd day – we will definitely be in session for the constitutionally required 121 days.
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