Last week, the governor signed two important bills into law. SB 24 establishes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month, and SB 93 changes the maximum payout for injured fishermen from the Alaska Fishermen’s Fund.
Alaska Matters: Approved Legislation and Municipal Run-Off Read More »
Happy Earth Day! Yesterday was great day to celebrate the place we live. In West Anchorage, we are blessed to reside on Dena’ina land. In honor of Earth Day and in the days ahead, there are many volunteer opportunities around town.
Alaska Matters: Earth day and Municipal Election Runoff Read More »
Happy Spring! With a little over a month left in session, several of our bills are making good progress through the Legislature.
Alaska Matters: Legislation Update Read More »
Today marks the 85th day of session. This week, the House will hear the operating budget and proposed amendments on the House floor and the Senate will hear the capital budget.
Alaska Matters: The Budget is Moving Through the Legislature Read More »
The Alaska Model – an example of collaboration across party lines – is on the rise. In this edition of Alaska Matters, I discuss bipartisanship in the Capital (and the kitchen).
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Our constituent survey is out! Thank you to everyone who took the time to give us their feedback. We received nearly 440 answers and present the results below. We value this constituent feedback and will use it to inform our policy decisions going forward.
Alaska Matters: West Anchorage Constituent Survey Results Read More »
On Monday, the veto override vote on the Governor’s veto of Senate Bill 140 failed by one vote. The Legislature will keep working to increase school funding despite this setback.
Alaska Matters: Veto Override Update Read More »
This week, Governor Dunleavy vetoed the hard-won compromise education bill, Senate Bill 140. The Legislature plans to meet in joint session early next week to consider an override.
Alaska Matters: Legislature will consider veto override for education bill Read More »
As our Anchorage school students begin spring break, we’ve had a busy week in Juneau working to address Cook Inlet energy, public education funding, and governor’s executive orders.
Alaska Matters: Funding for Cook Inlet Energy Transmission Read More »
Our work on public education continues. After weeks of negotiations, the Legislature finally passed a comprehensive education package that includes a $680 increase to the Base Student Allocation.
Alaska Matters: Public Education Legislation Read More »
