Legislative work is in full swing. Last week, the House Rules Committee made amendments to Senate Bill 140, which involves broadband funding and public education, and the Senate Resource Committee continued work on the ongoing energy resources in Alaska.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s snowing in Juneau. Wet, heavy, lots of feet of snow. Road clearing is an issue. Anchorage is familiar with this scenario!
Defined Benefit Pension, Budget Numbers & lots more! Read More »
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin and Mike Mason discuss the start of the Alaska State Legislature’s 2024 session with retired teacher turned lawmaker Rep. Sara Hannan from Juneau.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 2, Episode 2 Read More »
I support long term funding of K-12 schools and increasing the BSA – inside the formula. This week I voted against overriding the Governor’s veto of one-time, outside of the formula, money for education because we already missed the bus for funding this school year. If the override had passed, the one-time money would not
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update Read More »
On Tuesday, we gaveled in for the 2nd Session of the 33rd Legislature. 2024 marks my 10th year serving in the Alaska Legislature, and public service continues to be a true honor. I hope you will stay engaged with our office throughout the legislative session. We look forward to working with you to make West
Alaska Matters: Legislative Session Begins Read More »
We’re back! A mere three feet of snow followed by Taku winds couldn’t stop the legislature from getting right to work this session.
The Real Deal with Kiehl: Away We Go! Read More »
The House Rules Committee is taking public testimony Saturday on a new version of Senate Bill 140.
The Latest: On Saturday our students need you to testify to save our public schools. Read More »
Juneau, AK — Earlier this week, the Future Caucus announced a nationwide fellowship for Gen Z and millennial state legislators. State Senator David Wilson, R-Wasilla, and Senator Löki Tobin, D-Anchorage, were chosen as Alaska’s participants. The Innovation Fellowship is rooted in the understanding that political polarization presents new and unique obstacles to modern policymaking. The
NEWS: Senator Wilson and Senator Tobin Selected for the National Innovation Fellowship Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Welcome to the 2nd session of the 33rd Legislature! Things are busy already; everyone is here to work and get things done.
Budget Analysis, Audits, DOT Snow, Airport & lots more! Read More »
The first day of the 2nd Session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature began yesterday afternoon with some excitement. The 2nd Session is a new start to the end of the session in May and so all of the legislation and committee assignments start where they ended and the legislators get to review how the budget met expectations midway through the budget year.
Juneau Note: Off to a Rocky Start, Let Me Hear You and The Future of Education! Read More »
