Season 3 of The Empty Office Podcast wraps up with a discussion between Senator Tobin and Representative Rebecca Himschoot about education funding and the end of the 2025 legislative session.
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Hey East Anchorage, The legislative session came to an end one day early on Tuesday, May 20. In fact, the two bipartisan coalitions in charge of the House and Senate adjourned “on time and under budget.” Here are a few updates on what happened this year and what we can continue to work on during
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The First Session of the 34th Legislature ended Tuesday afternoon with little applause or fanfare as the conference committee budget was passed along with a few undebated and uncontroversial bills. I’ll highlight the legislation that passed in the last few days before signing off to relocate back in district by the end of this week.
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Friends & Neighbors in District L — 🎉 Yay! We did it! 🪩 We adjourned the first session of the 34th Legislature on the afternoon of May 20th, Legislative Day 120. With the price of oil on the decline and constant changes at the federal level, it was a year full of difficult budget decisions and very little money.
SB43 – Women’s History Month This bill aligns with the federal recognition of Women’s History Month by officially designating March as Women’s History Month in Alaska statute. It honors the countless contributions women have made to our state’s history and provides an opportunity for schools, community groups, and individuals to celebrate and highlight women’s achievements.
Elvi’s Updates: Let’s celebrate these great accomplishments!!! Read More »
JUNEAU, AK — Yesterday, the Alaska Legislature passed Senate Bill 156, preserving a vital financial tool for Alaska commercial fishing families. The bill invests in the Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank (CFAB), letting them match the low interest rates on commercial fishing loans the legislature and governor adopted in the 2024 legislative session.
Hello! The first Session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature has ended. I am humbled by the opportunity to go to Juneau and work hard to represent the interests and concerns of folks from the Kenai Peninsula. Here are three items that will have a lasting impact.
On the Kenai: End of Session Update on Education Funding and Insurance Reform Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Yesterday, the Legislature adjourned a day early! The Constitution of Alaska requires that the Legislature adjourn on or before the 121st day of session.
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JUNEAU, AK — Today, the Alaska Legislature passed Senate Bill 39, which caps interest rates on payday loans at 36% APR, the same rate applied to other consumer loans in Alaska. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, in the Senate and Representative Ted Eischeid, D-Anchorage, in the House, closes a special exemption in
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JUNEAU – On May 20th, the Alaska House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 137, legislation sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski), to extend the sunset dates for four state boards. The boards allow Alaskans to have a voice in the oversight of their industries and to protect the public through careful consideration of parole requests.
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