Happy Holidays to you and yours! It has been great to see many of you around the community this season. This newsletter is to provide an initial overview of the Governor’s proposed budget that was released last Thursday. I also provide some links to information about road plowing, holiday events, and how to give to […]
Capitol Brief: First look at the Governor’s proposed budget Read More »
I hope you are enjoying this fall weather. I would like to update you on the impending natural gas crisis in Cook Inlet and what the recent amount of the Permanent Fund Dividend means for our state’s troubling fiscal situation. I also have updates from the Food Bank of Alaska and a comment opportunity for
Capitol Brief: Cook Inlet Natural Gas Shortage, Shrinking PFD, and More Read More »
It’s already halfway through September, and that means winter is fast approaching. There is still plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors before ice and snow arrive.
Capitol Brief: Public Comment Opportunities for East Anchorage Read More »
It’s that time of year again! As the Alaska State Fair is getting ready to kick off this weekend, that means Anchorage students are heading back to school tomorrow – Thursday, August 17.
Capitol Brief: Back to School Resources & Reminders Read More »
The Legislature approved a one-time increase of $680 per-student education funding to local schools, known as the Base Student Allocation (BSA), totaling $175 million. The Governor vetoed this increase in half to $87.5 million, or a $340 increase per student.
Capitol Brief: Governor’s Vetoes Read More »
The first legislative session of the 33rd Alaska legislature is now a wrap, and I wanted to give you some highlights from the budget, updates on select legislation, and a rundown of some work that still needs to be done.
Capitol Brief: That’s a Wrap Read More »
I am writing this special edition of my newsletter to ask for your support and testimony on Senate Bill 114, the oil revenue reform bill that will help solve our fiscal crisis, fund the needed school funding increase, and get our state back on track.
Capitol Brief: Your Testimony Needed on SB 114 Read More »
This newsletter includes updates on the recent East Anchorage Townhall meetings and a review of bills I am working on this year. One bill the Senate is working on fixes a tax loophole and an oil tax subsidy. Please consider sending the Senate Finance Committee a message of support for Senate Bill 114. You can
Capitol Brief: Bills on the Move, Take Action Now Read More »
In this newsletter, you will find important updates about the Muni election on April 4th, the PFD application deadline, the neighborhood town hall meeting April 15th, and details about the State Senate plan to fix the state budget by closing oil tax loopholes.
Capitol Brief: East Anchorage Townhall, PFD Deadline, Muni Vote, and Oil Tax Loopholes Read More »
Anchorage Town Hall on Sunday, Tikahtnu Theatre Update, and Eastside Neighbors in Juneau
