Claman-AKMatters

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week, the Anchorage School District released their budget with reduced staffing and programming to cover a $90 million deficit. Public schools across the state are looking for funding boosts to save essential programs, services, and staff.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week, we started the 2nd regular session of the 34th Legislature. Soon afterwards, we met in Joint Session to consider overriding Senate Bill 113, as required by Article II, Section 16 of the Constitution. That evening, Governor Dunleavy gave his final State of the State address and talked about his package

Dear Friends and Neighbors, On Tuesday, we gaveled in for the 2nd Session of the 34th Legislature. 2026 marks my 12th year serving in the Alaska Legislature, and public service continues to be a true honor.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Next week, on Tuesday, January 20th, the Legislature will convene and gavel into the 2nd legislative session of the 35th Legislature.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As the year draws to a close, we want to extend our best wishes to you for a safe, warm, and happy holiday season.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s the most wonderful time of the year! In these busy weeks between major holidays, we hope you’re enjoying the activities that make this season bright. If Christmas trees are a part of your holiday celebrations, read on to learn about how to legally harvest a tree near Anchorage.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week is a time to spend time with loved ones, reflect on our blessings, and give back to our community. I hope you’re able to take the time to celebrate with good food, friends, and family.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week, Typhoon Halong made landfall in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. As a result of flooding and intensive damage, several communities have been evacuated to Bethel and Anchorage, with hundreds of people displaced from their homes. The state and federal governments both declared disaster emergencies. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Nationally, the Federal Government shut down on Wednesday with Congress unable to come to a budget agreement. Essential government services and all state government operations will remain open.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, we are highlighting interviews with three members of Alaska’s bi- and tri-partisan majorities. Alaska is the only state in the country to have both legislative chambers controlled by bi- or tri-partisan coalitions.