Halfway There
It’s Day 60 here in the capitol, and we’re halfway through the Constitutional 120-day session. By most accounts, we’ll be done before then.
The Latest: 3 Cool Things
Sen. Tobin co-sponsors SB 88 to set up a new defined-benefit pension plan for public employees and teachers – Senate Transportation discusses non-motorized transportation – Peace Corps lunch and learn
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The Real Deal with Kiehl: Dire Straits
Happy Saint Paddy’s Day, folks! There was a lot of green in the Capitol today. There were also bagpipers. So today I learned the pipes aren’t just Scottish instruments (We also did serious work. I promise.)
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Senate Committee Meetings, TB in Alaska, DB Pension and lots more!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I have a constituent meeting in Anchorage this week. It is on Saturday, March 18 at 12-2 at Cornerstone Church in South Anchorage. Stop by and tell me your thoughts!
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Juneau Note: Noyes Slough Bridge Retirement, Willow and Protecting Alaskans
I hope you’ve all been staying warm during the recent cold snap in Fairbanks. Despite the weather advisory winds, my office has been keeping warm down in Juneau. Some exciting headlines this week include the Iditarod, the Willow Oil Project was sanctioned, the Noyes Slough Bridge is finally being retired and I will introduce a
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On the Kenai: March 11, 2023
The bill I co-sponsored to ensure that civics is taught in Alaska schools passed out of the Senate Education Committee last week and is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee next week. I believe that students must have a good foundation in the rights and duties of citizenship to better engage in
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The Empty Office Podcast – Episode #6
Mike Mason and Sen. Löki Gale Tobin sit down with fellow podcaster Rep. Andrew Gray to discuss an eventful week in the Alaska State Legislature.
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The Latest: Sen. Tobin & Rep. Groh Constituent Meeting on March 18
Please join us at the Pioneer Schoolhouse (437 E 3rd Avenue) from 10:00 – 11:00 am on Saturday, March 18th to talk to your Alaska Legislative members and North Anchorage Assembly members! This will be an informal constituent coffee meeting to talk about issues and what’s going on in the Alaska State Legislature and the
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NEWS: Senator Wielechowski Introduces Legislation Ensuring Financial Literacy Curriculum is Taught for Alaska High School Students
JUNEAU – Today, Senator Bill Wielechowski(D-Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 99, which directs school districts to offer a financial literacy course for high school students. School districts will have the flexibility to choose the curriculum approved by the Department of Education and Early Development. Senate Bill 99 requires 14 instructional components, such as budget and money
Coffee Tomorrow and More!
Join Representative Calvin Schrage and I this weekend for coffee and an opportunity to catch up. Saturday the 11th from 10-11am at the Brayton Dr Kaladi Brothers Coffee.
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