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NEWS: Legislation Extending the Alaska Commission on Aging to be Heard by Senate Finance

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

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The Empty Office Podcast – Season 2, Episode 8

Tobin-TheLatest / jenn.gifford

Mike Mason discusses public policy and politics with former State Representative David Guttenberg from Fairbanks.

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On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update

Bjorkman-OnTheKenai / jenn.gifford

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.

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Alaska Matters: Public Education Legislation

Claman-AKMatters / jenn.gifford

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.

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Juneau Note: Education is in the Governors Court, DST on the Horizon & More!

Kawasaki-JuneauNote / jenn.gifford

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.

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NEWS: Senate Concurs with Comprehensive Education Package

Hoffman-Press, Press, Stevens, Tobin-Press, Wielechowski-Press / jenn.gifford

JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska State Senate concurred with the House changes to Senate Bill 140, effectively passing the largest increase to school funding in state history with a $680 increase to the Base Student Allocation. Senate Bill 140 will also significantly improve internet connectivity in rural Alaska, provide $10 million in additional funding for

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The Empty Office Podcast – Season 2, Episode 7

Tobin-TheLatest / jenn.gifford

Sen. Löki Gale Tobin and Mike Mason sit down with representatives from the ACLU of Alaska to discuss prison deaths, trans rights, and the politicization of criminal justice reform efforts.

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