Dear friends and neighbors, This Sunday, March 8 – Daylight Savings Time – “spring forward” one hour Read more on the interesting history of time and Daylight Savings Tim in Alaska, here.
Voter Files, Taxes, Gas Pipeline, and lots more! Read More »
The legislature is quickly approaching a midpoint which will quicken legislative hearings on bills and begin hearings on the State Operating Budget in the Senate. The personal bill deadline came and passed so there will be no new bills introduced this year unless they come from a Standing Committee or the Governor. Diligent work begins on the bills that are currently in committee in both chambers to that we can complete work in due and regular time.
We Must Protect our Waters, We Must Protect our Voters Read More »
Senate Bill 203 strengthens public safety and complements existing federal statutes that prohibit machine guns and conversion parts in Alaska.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure Read More »
Hello! Thank you to everyone who came out to events over the weekend in Moose Pass, two events in Soldotna and Nikiski! Representative Elam and I loved hearing from constituents about the issues you care about. I will be back on the Peninsula again in April for more townhalls and updates. Information on upcoming town halls is
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for March 2 Read More »
Senator Tobin is joined by Mindy O’Neall, the Mayor of Fairbanks, for a discussion about community planning, housing, and how the state and federal governments are shifting costs to local taxpayers.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 4, Episode 7 Read More »
February was Black History Month, a time to honor, reflect on, and celebrate the profound contributions Black Americans have made to our nation’s history. It is a month not only of remembrance, but of recognition: recognition of resilience, leadership, innovation, and the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice.
Elvi’s Updates – March Newsletter 2026 Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, the House voted to pass the supplemental budget requested by the Governor, but failed to approve an appropriation to pay for the bill from the Constitutional Budget Reserve.
Budget Update and House Bill 66 Report Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, Rep Justin Ruffridge, D.Ph., and I (MSN, FAANP) were honored by the Alaska Pharmacy Association for our work to bring lower cost pharmaceutical medication and greater access to healthcare in Alaska.
Your Emails, Revenue, Taxes, Gas Pipeline, and lots more! Read More »
Work on the state operating budget ramps up this week in the Senate. The Finance Committee will be taking public testimony on Friday afternoon, and you’ll find details below on how to participate.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for February 25 Read More »
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.
Legislation Update & Testimony Opportunities Read More »
