Currently the state is faced with a more than $1 billion supplemental budget request from the Governor including $374 million in State General Funds. This request adds stress to an already frayed fiscal situation. $70 million of that supplemental budget request is to cover match funds for road projects.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for February 17 Read More »
On Saturday, members of the Education Funding Task Force met with Legislators and health‑insurance experts to examine the rising cost of healthcare in Alaska. High premiums and high utilization rates are straining school district budgets, as well as the budgets of businesses, families, and anyone else who pays for care in our state.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for February 12 Read More »
Hello! The Legislature spent the last week digesting the Governor’s financial proposals including imposing a sales tax on Alaskans and eliminating corporate income taxes to address the State’s fiscal crisis. Legislators attended a seminar presented by economists from the University of Alaska’s Institute for Social and Economic Research on these and other fiscal proposals on
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for Feb 2 Read More »
Hello – Last week brought significant developments for the AK LNG project. Glenfarne, which now owns 75 percent of the project, is working intensively to secure the investors and customers needed to make the gas line a reality. On Thursday, January 22, the company announced a series of conditional, provisional and precedent agreements with management,
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for January 25 Read More »
Hello! The Legislative session begins in Juneau this week. Since the Legislature adjourned last May, I’ve been working on a wide range of legislation. I am working on bills that will limit increases to your property taxes, combat illegal squatters and people who fraudulently sell or rent properties they don’t own, and support Alaska’s farmers. Also, I
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for January 17th Read More »
Hello! If you enjoy halibut fishing or enjoy eating sport caught halibut, an issue has come to light that requires your attention.
On the Kenai: Comment on Proposed Halibut Bag Limit Reduction Read More »
Hello! With the start of the New Year, the new Legislative Session is fast approaching. I am working hard with my team and many of you to move your priorities forward and improve our economy and protect our Kenai Peninsula way of life.
On the Kenai: Improving Outcomes for Children in Foster Care Read More »
Hello! Like many Alaskans, I was caught off guard when meetings were announced about the idea of creating a state forest on the Kenai Peninsula. Since then, it has been very encouraging to see how many people care deeply about the public lands that are such an important part of our lives. I feel the same
On the Kenai: State Forest – Special Edition Read More »
Hello! I hope that you all are enjoying the Christmas season with your friends and family. It is interesting to think about all the people and effort involved in producing the food that we eat and what it takes to support the homes we gather in. Property tax assessments are on the rise and almost all
On the Kenai: Supporting Agriculture and Limiting Property Taxes Read More »
Hello! The first Session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature has ended. I am humbled by the opportunity to go to Juneau and work hard to represent the interests and concerns of folks from the Kenai Peninsula. Here are three items that will have a lasting impact.
On the Kenai: End of Session Update on Education Funding and Insurance Reform Read More »
