The sun has made an appearance in Juneau and the session is heating up. The Governor, yesterday, introduced a bill to provide extra funding for teachers recognizing the Senate request for support for education. My Senate colleague, Senator Cathy Giessel introduced SB88 which would create a better retirement for teachers, public safety workers and critical […]
Juneau Note: Education, Retirement and Elections Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are just over a week away from our next constituent meeting. It will be at Cornerstone Church at 12:00pm-2:00pm on Saturday, March 18. Feel free to stop by and get some cookies and tell us what matters to you!
Budget Options, History of School Funding and lots more! Read More »
To address the immediate and pressing needs facing every school district in Alaska, it is past time to significantly increase the Base Student Allocation (BSA).
The Latest: The Constitution is clear – We must adequately fund public education. Read More »
JUNEAU – Today, Senator Matt Claman (D – Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 91, legislation that expands telehealth providers and services available to Alaskans.
NEWS: Senator Claman Introduces Legislation Expanding Telehealth Providers and Services Read More »
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin sits down with her mentor, former State Senator Tom Begich, to discuss life inside and outside of the Alaska State Senate. Special intro and outro music by Tom Begich.
The Empty Office Podcast – Episode #5 Read More »
I introduced SB 87 this week to allow sawmill operators here on the Kenai and around the state to become certified to grade and sell specified grades of dimensional lumber for use in residential construction. This will create economic opportunities for small businesses, and will allow Peninsula residents to take advantage of our abundant timber
On the Kenai: March 4, 2023 Read More »
OK. We’ve had enough snow to last me for a bit. You? I’m rushing to get the newsletter out in time to have some First Friday fun. I hope you’ll do the same. But before I hit send, I just want to mark the date: today would have been Dennis Egan’s 76th birthday. He put
The Real Deal with Kiehl: Mending & Mismanagement Read More »
JUNEAU – On Wednesday, Senate President Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak) introduced Senate Bill 89, which seeks to increase the minimum age to buy, sell, and possess tobacco and E-cigarettes from 19 to 21 years old, and also places a point-of-sale (retail sales) tax on electronic smoking products (ESPs). The tax would apply to closed-system ESPs when
JUNEAU – Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski) introduced Senate Bill 87 yesterday to allow Alaskan sawmill operators who have been State certified to produce and grade dimensional lumber for use in some residential construction applications. Representative Jesse Sumner (R-Wasilla) expects to introduce companion legislation in the House on Friday.
NEWS: Senator Jesse Bjorkman Introduces Local Lumber Grading Bill Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, On March 1, I was pleased to offer Senate Bill 88. This bill, if it passes, will establish a new Defined Benefit Pension system for Alaska public employees.
Defined Benefit Pension and lots more! Read More »
