Dear Friends and Neighbors, Cuban takes PBM fight to employers. Axios He sees a tipping point coming, because companies increasingly face a legal threat if they mismanage workers’ health benefits or just don’t deliver on promises to hold down medical bills. “I’m going out there and talking to a lot of CEOs … explaining to them they’re […]
New Law Degree Program, Jobs Futures and much more! Read More »
ANCHORAGE, AK – This week, the Joint Legislative Task Force on Evaluating Alaska’s Seafood Industry held its second round of meetings to continue discussing issues affecting the state’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,
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Cost & Options for Energy RCA issues order mandating conditions for new Chugach Electric tariff. Petroleum News Based on evidence presented, the commission determined that the target TIER should remain at 1.55, a level at which, the commission said, Chugach Electric would be able to maintain its financial integrity. (My comment: A reminder
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The General Election is on November 5th. Make sure you’re ready to vote and check out our last newsletter with information on how to register and how to vote early. When Alaskans vote, Alaska wins!
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October is here and I can’t believe it! I hope you have had a great week—hopefully not too much raking!
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I got to attend the first-ever Southeast Alaska Eldercare Summit early this week and it really got me thinking. We need to do a better job meeting seniors’ needs in our region. At the same time, we’re seeing older Alaskans fill more—and different—roles in our communities. It’s intriguing: We’re relying more on our elders as
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, Training in Whittier area on October 30. Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council, in partnership with Alyeska Pipeline Service Company sponsored the event to observe the annual fishing fleet training for state-of-the-art oil cleanup equipment and systems practice.
Finance, Forensics, National Security and much more! Read More »
Dear Friends, I hope you are doing well and enjoying the last warm days before the cold settles in. That means our roadways are adorned with many campaign signs as we prepare for the upcoming election. With just 34 days remaining the end is in sight!
Elvi’s Updates: October Read More »
Hard to believe that fall is already here. Seems like I blinked and half the trees are well into losing their leaves! I’m sure like most of you, the summer was a busy one. After a busy and successful session, things really haven’t slowed down.
New Laws & Road Projects Coming Your Way, Part 1! Read More »
This month, we received disappointing news that Alaska will miss important opportunities for federal funds. The U.S. Department of Transportation rejected $52 million for statewide transportation funds, and U.S. Department of Education withheld $17.5 million from the Alaska Department of Education for our public schools. The administration’s failure to secure these funds to maintain our
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