Merrick-Newsletter

Happy Spring! CAPITAL BUDGET On Thursday, April 11th the Senate passed SB 187 – the Capital Budget. District L highlights are:

I wanted to reach out with an invitation and a reminder. Representative Saddler and I are hosting an event at Jitters on Saturday to chat with all of you. We’ll be there from 10:30am to noon, and then we’ll head to…

We’re more than a month into the 2024 session, and things have already been rocking and rolling! Senate Finance is even meeting twice a day, which usually doesn’t happen until much later in session. 

I hope you all had a very enjoyable Labor Day weekend, celebrating the hard-working men & women that make Alaska a great place to live! Now that summer is winding down and the kids are back in school, I wanted to share what your District L office has been up to. And keep reading for

I’m pleased to report that the Legislature was able to pass a a balanced budget that funds essential services, like public safety and education; pays a reasonable dividend; and does not draw from savings or require new taxes. While it did take a one-day special session to complete, the result was a fiscally responsible budget,

It’s Day 60 here in the capitol, and we’re halfway through the Constitutional 120-day session. By most accounts, we’ll be done before then. 

For anyone who hasn’t followed me on Facebook, I regret that tonight’s Town Hall is cancelled.

We’re nearly a month into the 2023 Legislative Session. Everyone’s settled into their new offices and committee routines. Budget subcommittees are starting to dig into the Governor’s budget proposal, and that’s just one of the hot topics around the building.