Governor guts public school funding and reduces funding for child care and the infant learning program.
For the first time in Alaska history, the Governor fails to follow Alaska law and cuts public education base student funding.
Budget Update & Governor’s Vetoes
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, the Governor announced more than $122 million in vetoes to the capital and operating budgets passed by the Legislature. The vetoes include cuts to public education, public safety, and public health services.
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Special Edition of Kayla’s Corner
Extending our well wishes and congratulations to newlywed district residents Kayla Epstein and Gordan Glaser.
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The newest threat to public schools.
Sen. Tobin explains the proposed regulations from the State Board of Education that may defund public education in Alaska.
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After Session Year One 34th Legislature
With the first session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature finished, it is time for the office to head back home to Fairbanks for the interim until we are called back to Juneau next January. This is a time for the office to regroup from the fast pace of Juneau, strategize our next moves for the second year of the session and interact with our constituency. It would be our pleasure to talk with all of you through email or over the phone, and I encourage you to schedule an in-person meeting with me.
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Fiscal Summary, DOT Work, Wildfire Girdwood Info and lots more!
Dear friends and neighbors, I really wasn’t expecting an “every 2 week newsletter” to be this long but I keep seeing things that it seems you would want to know!
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TUESDAY: Post-Session Constituent Debrief
Join Representative Fields and Senator Tobin for a post-session constituent debrief on Tuesday, June 3rd from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
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The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 19
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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Capitol Brief: Session Ends Early and Under Budget
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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End of the First Year of the 34th Legislature
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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