Wielechowski-Capitol-Brief

As the legislature approaches its final month, bills and budgets are moving full steam ahead. Here’s a quick update on what’s going on with some legislation I’ve introduced, the budget process, and the Senate Resources Committee, which is meeting daily.

While the legislative session is always a busy time, this week was especially productive in the Senate. This is a quick recap on business moving through the legislature.

This weekend, I hope to see you at the Anchorage Delegation Townhall meeting on Saturday, March 14, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at UAA Wendy Williamson Auditorium. Bring your questions, comments, and ideas.

Below is an update on legislation making progress through the Senate. I also want to highlight the upcoming Anchorage Delegation Townhall meeting on Saturday, March 14, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at UAA Wendy Williamson Auditorium. Please bring your questions and comments, I hope to see you there.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope to see you this Saturday, February 7, 2:00 PM at STREAM Academy (1905 Twining Drive, formerly Nunaka Valley Elementary) for a townhall with fellow Eastsiders Rep. Eischeid and Rep. Mears.

On Tuesday, my colleagues and I convened the 2nd session of the 34th Legislature in Juneau. This year, the legislature is focusing on the budget, natural gas pipeline, election reform, and education. Governor Dunleavy’s proposed budget has a $1.8 billion dollar deficit, and my colleagues and I are looking at ways to close that gap and balance

Happy new year! I hope you enjoyed a happy and safe holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving! I want to extend my best wishes to you and your family.

Last weekend, the legislature made history by doing what’s right for Alaska and standing strong as an independent branch of government.

Yesterday, the governor released his vetoes for the operating and capital budgets. We are still reviewing the programmatic and possible legal impacts of these vetoes, but below are some highlights of the governor’s cuts: