Wielechowski-Capitol-Brief

Hey East Anchorage, This is a quick update on the latest from Juneau. I will be home this weekend for two events in Anchorage to meet with neighbors and hear your thoughts and ideas:

Hey East Anchorage, The Alaska Legislature convened last week in Juneau. I am honored once again to serve as Senate Rules Chair, which oversees the daily business of the Senate and determines the Senate Floor Calendar. I am working with Representative Donna Mears and Representative Ted Eischeid about scheduling a joint townhall in late February

Hey East Anchorage, This is a quick update before the holidays on Anchorage School District school closures, the Governor’s proposed FY2026 budget, Senate Majority organization, and more.

Hey East Anchorage, Early voting has begun! Below is a quick update on how, where and when you can vote now through November 5. I have also been busy in the district, read more about my latest meetings.

I hope you and your family are enjoying the fall season. This is a quick update on the PFD, election reminder, bills I passed this year, UA internship opportunity, and community councils in the district.

The 2nd regular session of the 33rd Alaska State Legislature came to a close last Wednesday night. Below is a rundown of what was accomplished.

During a joint session last Monday, I voted to override the Governor’s veto on the education bill, SB 140. Although 65% of the legislature voted to override the Governor with a vote of 39 to 20, we were still one vote short of the 40 votes required.

A significant amount of effort and compromise was evident in the capitol during the passage of SB 140, the new education funding bill. This legislation marks the most substantial increase in funding for Alaskan schools in our state’s history. Specifically, it includes the following provisions:

I hope you and your family have been staying safe and warm this remarkable winter. Even in Juneau, we’ve experienced record levels of snow.

I hope you are having a great start to the new year! My Juneau office is open and getting ready for the upcoming session that begins next Tuesday, January 16. This being the second session of the Thirty-Third Legislature,