I wanted to reach out with an invitation and a reminder. Representative Saddler and I are hosting an event at Jitters on Saturday to chat with all of you. We’ll be there from 10:30am to noon, and then we’ll head to…
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JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 24, which seeks to include mental health education in the existing K-12 health curriculum to inform students of vital information about mental health symptoms, resources, and treatment. Sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, the legislation requires the Department of Education and Early Development and Department of
NEWS: Mental Health Curriculum for K-12 Education Passes Senate Read More »
A significant amount of effort and compromise was evident in the capitol during the passage of SB 140, the new education funding bill. This legislation marks the most substantial increase in funding for Alaskan schools in our state’s history. Specifically, it includes the following provisions:
Capitol Brief: Anchorage-wide Town Hall Sat. March 9th Read More »
Education, energy, the STIP, and tightening budgets are the big issues in the legislature right now. As always, there is much more below, but I’ll try to give a quick summary!
The Future of Alaska’s Education System? 🎓 Read More »
JUNEAU – Earlier this year, Senator Scott Kawasaki, D – Fairbanks, introduced Senate Bill 189, to extend the Alaska Commission on Aging (ACoA), which is currently set to expire later this year. A House Companion Bill, HB 283, was introduced by Representative Maxine Dibert, D – Fairbanks. Senate Bill 189 is scheduled to be heard
NEWS: Legislation Extending the Alaska Commission on Aging to be Heard by Senate Finance Read More »
Mike Mason discusses public policy and politics with former State Representative David Guttenberg from Fairbanks.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 2, Episode 8 Read More »
People who hire a professional to build them a home should be able to count on the fact that what they are buying is safe and has the expected resale value.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update Read More »
March is here and spring is that much closer! After a long winter, we will begin to welcome the signs of new growth, longer days, and warmer weather. Daffodils and tulips will soon begin emerging from the ground to spread their cheerful colors across our community. Birds are returning from their southern migrations and their
Elvi’s Updates: March Newsletter Read More »
Our work on public education continues. After weeks of negotiations, the Legislature finally passed a comprehensive education package that includes a $680 increase to the Base Student Allocation.
Alaska Matters: Public Education Legislation Read More »
Today is Day 45 of the 120-day legislative session convened in the State Capitol in Juneau. Legislators are preparing for debate and discussion on the only ‘constitutionally’-required items which is the operating and capital budget.
Juneau Note: Education is in the Governors Court, DST on the Horizon & More! Read More »
