JUNEAU – Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski) introduced Senate Bill 87 yesterday to allow Alaskan sawmill operators who have been State certified to produce and grade dimensional lumber for use in some residential construction applications. Representative Jesse Sumner (R-Wasilla) expects to introduce companion legislation in the House on Friday.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, On March 1, I was pleased to offer Senate Bill 88. This bill, if it passes, will establish a new Defined Benefit Pension system for Alaska public employees.
Defined Benefit Pension and lots more! Read More »
Anchorage Town Hall on Sunday, Tikahtnu Theatre Update, and Eastside Neighbors in Juneau
JUNEAU – Today, Senator Cathy Giessel (R-Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 88to establish a new retirement system for public employees and teachers. Upon introduction, the bill received 9 co-sponsors. The legislation would create a new defined benefit system for public employees and teachers and provide an option for current Tier IV employees to convert their defined
Our office continues to work on our sponsored legislation and doing the important work of reviewing bills in the committee process. In this week’s newsletter, we discuss recent happenings at the Capitol, ongoing challenges faced by the Department of Public Safety, and our upcoming constituent meeting.
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Women’s History Month started off as a week-long celebration in 1982 but continued to pass joint resolutions in Congress. In 1987 it was designated as a month-long celebration in March. This designation states that each president should proclaim March as Women’s History Month, and each president has done so. These proclamations give notice to the
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Myself and Anchorage area legislators will be back in town this coming weekend for a Town Hall. Bring a friend and let me know what’s on your mind.
Special Edition: Town Hall this Sunday! Read More »
I hope you were able to see the Aurora Borealis over the last few nights. While I looked for them down here, in typical Juneau fashion it was too cloudy! Since I last wrote, the House and Senate unanimously passed HJR 6 55-0, a joint resolution that supports the development on the Willow Project in
Juneau Note: Willow, Air Quality and E-Bikes oh my! Read More »
Sunday, March 5th: Please join us at the Anchorage Legislative Town Hall on from 2-4pm at UAA Rasmuson Hall (3416 Seawolf Dr, Anchorage). This is your opportunity to hear from Anchorage legislators in person, ask questions, and see what we’re up to.
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JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Senate unanimously passed House Joint Resolution 6, sponsored by Representative Josiah Patkotak (I-Utqiaġvik), urging President Biden and the United States Department of the Interior to approve the Willow Project by selecting the preferred Alternative E plan. This plan allows for three drilling sites, which helps the project remain profitable.
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