Hello! The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race started in Anchorage over the weekend, and the Arctic Winter Games are now underway in Whitehorse. Good luck to all the Kenai Peninsula mushers and athletes. It was great seeing Travis Beals and rookies Sadie Lindquist and Sam Paperman start their journey to Nome. It is tough country and […]
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for March 10 Read More »
For this episode of the podcast, Senator Tobin has a great conversation with Zac Clark, the new Director of Alumni and Community Engagement for the University of Alaska Anchorage.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 4, Episode 8 Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, the Senate Judiciary and State Affairs Committees held a joint hearing on the release of Alaskans’ confidential voter data to the federal government in December. Releasing the confidential, personal information of thousands of registered voters in Alaska raises concerns about protecting against identity theft and breaches our constitutional right to
Joint Senate Hearing on Confidential Voter Data Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, This Sunday, March 8 – Daylight Savings Time – “spring forward” one hour Read more on the interesting history of time and Daylight Savings Tim in Alaska, here.
Voter Files, Taxes, Gas Pipeline, and lots more! Read More »
The legislature is quickly approaching a midpoint which will quicken legislative hearings on bills and begin hearings on the State Operating Budget in the Senate. The personal bill deadline came and passed so there will be no new bills introduced this year unless they come from a Standing Committee or the Governor. Diligent work begins on the bills that are currently in committee in both chambers to that we can complete work in due and regular time.
We Must Protect our Waters, We Must Protect our Voters Read More »
Senate Bill 203 strengthens public safety and complements existing federal statutes that prohibit machine guns and conversion parts in Alaska.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure Read More »
Hello! Thank you to everyone who came out to events over the weekend in Moose Pass, two events in Soldotna and Nikiski! Representative Elam and I loved hearing from constituents about the issues you care about. I will be back on the Peninsula again in April for more townhalls and updates. Information on upcoming town halls is
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for March 2 Read More »
Senator Tobin is joined by Mindy O’Neall, the Mayor of Fairbanks, for a discussion about community planning, housing, and how the state and federal governments are shifting costs to local taxpayers.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 4, Episode 7 Read More »
February was Black History Month, a time to honor, reflect on, and celebrate the profound contributions Black Americans have made to our nation’s history. It is a month not only of remembrance, but of recognition: recognition of resilience, leadership, innovation, and the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice.
Elvi’s Updates – March Newsletter 2026 Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, the House voted to pass the supplemental budget requested by the Governor, but failed to approve an appropriation to pay for the bill from the Constitutional Budget Reserve.
Budget Update and House Bill 66 Report Read More »
