Kawasaki-JuneauNote

Dear Neighbors,

The fireweed blossoms continue to move up their stems signaling that summer is coming to an end. For youth, parents and teachers, school has started and kindergarten to college, middle school to grad school, students are returning to an environment of in-person learning.

Dear Neighbors,

Summer has been flying by and these last couple of weeks has been busy! I hope you all were able to enjoy the intermittent sunshine among the clouds and rain and stifling heat.

Dear Neighbors,

Since I last wrote, my staff and I have fully relocated back to my Fairbanks office, Governor Dunleavy has released his budget vetoes, the artisan license plate competition is in full swing and our neighbors are in need. Read on to learn more!

Dear Neighbors,

After a nine hour special the House and Senate reached a final agreement—and final passage—on the state’s operating, capital, and mental health budgets. As the green up begins in Fairbanks my mother and I are looking forward to seeing our neighbors and friends enjoying all the Interior has to offer. In this report I will give highlights of what the budgets includes for the Interior and update the status of bills that will make Alaska a better place to live and grow. I also would like to extend a special thank you to those who have written, called, and testified during this session. Thank you for your involvement.

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