jenn.gifford

I hope you enjoyed a safe and festive Christmas and a great start to the new year! With the Second Regular Session beginning on January 16, I am hopeful the House and Senate can come together, balance the budget the Governor has provided, set priorities like public education, health and safety and pass essential legislation to improve the economy and lower the price of energy.

Yesterday was the shortest day of the year and winter solstice. Today and every day after will be a little bit brighter! Christmas and then the New Year is almost upon us, which means the Legislative Offices will soon be closed in Fairbanks and then reopened in Juneau. I wanted to let you know of a few items before we fly south for the legislative session. Alaskans had a first peak at Governor Dunleavy’s budget last week leading to many questions surrounding items such as senior benefit funding. The holidays are a time for joy and happiness but also a time to watch for your neighbors and there is a future constituent town hall meeting and coffee chat coming your way!