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The 2nd Session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature ended on May 20. Today, we look back on some of the impactful legislation that was and will be sent to the Governor for his signature.

Join Representative Fields and I for a community conversation on the legislative session.

House Bill 28 ensures education funding dollars stay in the classroom while guaranteeing financial accountability.

In honor of the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 17, we reach into the archive for an episode from Season 2 featuring former DEED Commissioner and UAF Chancellor Emeritus Marshall Lind.

Senator Tobin examines a proposal to reduce required financial support from local municipalities for schools and discusses highlights of the FY27 state budgets.

Senator Tobin welcomes Representative Andrew Gray from Anchorage back to the podcast to talk about the Veterans Justice Act and the challenges of chairing the House Judiciary Committee.

Veteran Alaska State Senator Bill Wielechowski returns to The Empty Office Podcast to discuss the high priority bill to reinstate a defined benefit pension plan for Alaska’s public employees.

Senator Tobin unfortunately needs to cancel this weekend’s constituent meeting due to a Saturday morning bill hearing! She will be presenting Senate Bill 169, to establish a Welcoming Office in Alaska to help new citizens and refugees integrate into our communities, in Senate State Affairs. You can watch the bill hearing on AKL.tv or ktoo.org/gavel/

Long-time State Representative Andy Josephson returns to the podcast to talk about his retirement from the Alaska Legislature and his efforts to protect Alaska’s natural resources and people.

Senate Bill 64 now awaits a signature or veto from Governor Dunleavy and don’t miss out on my next constituent coffee.