Claman-AKMatters

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Two crisis stabilization centers will soon open in Anchorage, part of a larger network of crisis stabilization facilities throughout Alaska made possible by legislation passed in 2020 and 2022. By enabling first responders and police officers to take Alaskans in distress to these facilities rather than taking them to jail or emergency

Dear Friends and Neighbors, On Labor Day, we honor the working people who keep our communities running and the legacy of collective action for dignified working conditions. This Labor Day, we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday to close out the end of summer.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The top four candidates from each race in the Primary Election will advance to the General Election on November 3rd. “Top 4” candidates who are considering withdrawing from the race have until the end of this month to decide.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Primary Election is on August 18th. This week in our Election Series, we explain how and where to vote.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Primary Election is on August 18th. This week in our Election Series, we discuss the history of the primary election systems in Alaska.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Primary Election is on August 18th. We want voters to feel confident and informed about their vote, so we’ll be discussing ballot measures and voting in a weekly series up until the election.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature met in this year’s second special session to continue working on legislation related to the gas pipeline project. The Legislature again made progress, but the Legislature did not pass the measure and the Governor will call a third special session to begin July 27th.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Governor called the Legislature into special session on May 21st for the purpose of discussing and passing legislation related to the LNG project. The Legislature made progress, but did not pass a bill and the Governor has called a second special session.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature adjourned Sine Die from the regular session on Wednesday. The Governor called us into special session immediately afterwards at 10am on Thursday, May 21st to consider legislation for a gasline.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The last day of the regular session is May 20th. The Governor can choose to call a special session within one hour of adjournment, if he chooses.