Join me this Saturday at the Fairview Block Party
It’s time for fun street games, touring a PeopleMover bus, grabbing a beverage in the beer garden, and don’t forget the community tunes!
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On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update
Hello fellow Alaskans! As sockeye flood into the Kenai River, we are blessed with an abundance of fish and visitors to our beautiful Peninsula. I recognize that this abundance is a reason for many to celebrate and for others it is a painful reminder of lost opportunities and changing times.
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NEWS: Comprehensive Workers’ Compensation Reform Bill and Extension of Senior Benefits Signed Into Law
Anchorage – On Thursday, July 11, Governor Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 147 into law, which encompasses provisions from House Bill 239, Senate Bill 170, Senate Bill 183, and Senate Bill 206. This comprehensive bill aims to significantly enhance the support and resources available to injured workers, streamline administrative processes, and ensure timely benefits while also
The Real Deal with Kiehl: Back to School & Summer Break
I hope you’re out enjoying the summer sun—especially on the weekends when it comes in its highly concentrated liquid form.
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FTC Report on PBMs, Capital Budget Update, and much more!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Alaska Flag Day on July 9! Alaska’s flag was designed by an Alaska Native teen named Benny Benson. Benny was a 14-year old orphan living at the Jesse Lee Home for Children. He entered a contest for kids to design our flag, and won!
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NEWS: Alaska Legislature Appoints Members to the Joint Legislative Task Force to Evaluate Alaska’s Seafood Industry
Alaska – In response to the pressing economic challenges facing Alaska’s seafood industry, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 10, establishing a joint legislative task force to evaluate Alaska’s seafood industry. This task force aims to address critical issues within the industry through policy initiatives and strategic action.
On the Kenai: Sterling Safety Corridor and Road Brine
DOT held meetings recently on proposed safety improvements to the Sterling Highway Safety Corridor, sharing information and taking your input.
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The Real Deal with Kiehl: To Sign or Not to Sign
Happy Independence Day weekend! I hope you got to join some Fourth of July fun.
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Public Employee Problem, Partisan Divide, and much more!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Independence Day! Today I’m highlighting the importance of recruitment and retention of public employees – teachers, police, firefighters, heavy equipment operators, principals, geologists…the list goes on and effects Alaskans every day.
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Elvi’s Updates: June
I hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying your summer! The summer solstice was just under two weeks ago now, on June 21st, marking the longest day of the year across much of the Northern Hemisphere. Here in Alaska, the summer solstice takes on even more significance as it means the sun now sets
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