Dear friends and neighbors, We have a lot on the Legislative plate. If you are reading this before 9 AM on Jan.22, you could sign onto Alaska State Legislature (chose “live now”) to listen to the Joint Session (House and Senate meeting) in which we vote on the question to override the Governor’s veto of SB […]
Budget Numbers, Staff this session, and lots more! Read More »
JUNEAU, AK — Today, Senate Finance Co-Chair Bert Stedman (R-Sitka) introduced Senate Bill 221 to prohibit investments in or do business with DigitalBridge Group, Inc. or its affiliates. The bill addresses concerns outlined in an independent review by WilmerHale of a $75 million investment from the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund (CBR) by former Department of
Dear Friends and Neighbors, On Tuesday, we gaveled in for the 2nd Session of the 34th Legislature. 2026 marks my 12th year serving in the Alaska Legislature, and public service continues to be a true honor.
The 2nd Regular Session of the 34th Legislature Begins Read More »
JUNEAU, AK — Today, the Senate convened the Second Regular Session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature. The Senate will continue to build upon the priorities set out in the last legislative session to strengthen Alaska’s economy. These priorities include supporting and improving our public education, addressing public employee and teacher retirement, updating Alaska’s election
NEWS: Senate Convenes the Second Session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature Read More »
JUNEAU, AK — Senate Judiciary Chair Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, introduced Senate Joint Resolution 2 last January, which is a constitutional amendment that would modernize Alaska’s budget veto override process and align it with standards used by every other state in the nation. On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Senate State Affairs Committee will hear the
To begin Season 4, Sen. Tobin and Mike Mason sit down with Rabbi Abram Goodstein from Congregation Beth Shalom for a discussion about politics, religion, and the importance of early education.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 4, Episode 1 Read More »
Hello! The Legislative session begins in Juneau this week. Since the Legislature adjourned last May, I’ve been working on a wide range of legislation. I am working on bills that will limit increases to your property taxes, combat illegal squatters and people who fraudulently sell or rent properties they don’t own, and support Alaska’s farmers. Also, I
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for January 17th Read More »
AMATS is accepting public comments on proposed changes to the highway safety plan to defund projects in Fairview. Plus, the Alaska Bar Association will hold a free legal help event on Monday.
Supporting Indigenous education in every public school Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, As the New Year begins, we hope for calmer, more rational times.But the challenges keep coming.
More Fed Cuts, Session Priorities, Free Legal Help and lots more! Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Next week, on Tuesday, January 20th, the Legislature will convene and gavel into the 2nd legislative session of the 35th Legislature.
Returning to Juneau Read More »
