Claman-AKMatters

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.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Anchorage School District resumes classes for students on Thursday, August 14th, Friday, August 15th and Thursday, August 21st. If you have school-aged children, make sure they have the what they need to succeed in the upcoming school year!

Dear Friends and Neighbors, On Saturday, the Legislature voted to override two items that the Governor vetoed this summer. We voted to restore over $50 million in education funding by a vote of 45-14. That vote marks the first time since 1987 that the Legislature overrode an appropriations veto. And we voted to override the veto

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope everyone is enjoying the long summer days. Our summer has been filled with biking around Alaska, catching salmon, and spending time with friends and loved ones.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Independence Day! With a beautiful Alaskan summer in full swing, I hope everyone is enjoying our long days with friends and family. Read on to find information about Fourth of July celebrations happening around Anchorage this weekend.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, the Governor announced more than $122 million in vetoes to the capital and operating budgets passed by the Legislature. The vetoes include cuts to public education, public safety, and public health services.