Kawasaki-JuneauNote

Dear Neighbors, we’ve made it to May! There are about two weeks before we pack up and leave Juneau. While that does not seem like a lot of time to get things done, bills are still moving quickly and even being introduced. Session is not over and most of the 360 bills that have been introduced this 33rd Legislature will not pass and be taken back up when the Legislature reconvenes in January of 2024. There is only one item that MUST pass before May 17th and that is the Operating and Capital Budget to keep the state running.

Day 100 is here and many new bills which are being passed (or killed)! The exciting news is there is still more to come on an even tighter timeline! From elections integrity and voting rights to nondiscrimination in housing, to new forest resources and community involvement, it is all coming to an end in three weeks. Read on for more information on how to get involved. To keep folks up to date, please watch us on www.akl.tv, follow us on Twitter and Facebook and contact our office by phone at 907.456.7423 to get current information!

The House passed the operating budget to the Senate on Monday. Now, with only 27 days left in session things are starting to kick up, bills are moving in both bodies leading to some great opportunities for public testimony. To learn more about the Budget, Work Zone Awareness Week, Bills on the move and a

The Easter weekend was packed with events ranging from the Fabulous Feminist Fundraiser, a joint Legislative Town Hall, visiting friends and constituents and more. It was great to be back and to see the Polaris Building once more before demolition! Want to hear more about the Legislative Town Hall, sponsored bills, local construction and more?

Lawmakers are on day 78 out of 120 meaning there is only 42 days remaining! There are many things to look forward to at this point in session. Easter is coming up which brings many events in Fairbanks, including a Legislative Townhall with me and Representative Maxine Dibert! The budget is nearly passed in the

Fairbanks looks like it will experience a bit more winter weather this week. Here in Juneau, Spring seems to be in full swing. Outside of the Capitol some of the crocuses are blooming. Seeing a pop of color means session is even closer to a rapid end! In this edition you will learn about updates

Monday was the first day of spring and we are certainly seeing that here in Juneau. The committees are beginning to heat up, the budget is on track to pass in the following week and transfer to the Senate, public testimony is being taken on a wide array of legislation.

I hope you’ve all been staying warm during the recent cold snap in Fairbanks. Despite the weather advisory winds, my office has been keeping warm down in Juneau. Some exciting headlines this week include the Iditarod, the Willow Oil Project was sanctioned, the Noyes Slough Bridge is finally being retired and I will introduce a

The sun has made an appearance in Juneau and the session is heating up. The Governor, yesterday, introduced a bill to provide extra funding for teachers recognizing the Senate request for support for education. My Senate colleague, Senator Cathy Giessel introduced SB88 which would create a better retirement for teachers, public safety workers and critical

I hope you were able to see the Aurora Borealis over the last few nights. While I looked for them down here, in typical Juneau fashion it was too cloudy! Since I last wrote, the House and Senate unanimously passed HJR 6 55-0, a joint resolution that supports the development on the Willow Project in