Hello! This week the Senate Education Committee forwarded a bill that will secure stable and predictable funding for schools. The bill provides a 4.6% increase in state funding compared to last year. These additional dollars are vital to empowering successful learning outcomes.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for April 14 Read More »
Our rain came back this weekend. I wouldn’t know what to do if we didn’t have April showers to bring May rainfall.
April Showers Bring May… Adjournment? Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, Mike Sfraga, PhD., former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs, presented to Senate Special Committee on Arctic Affairs. Great insights and recommendations.
Town Hall topics, Credit Rating, Gas Pipeline Questions and lots more! Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, we take another look at the West Anchorage constituent survey responses and overall trends in budget priorities. Over several years, the dividend has become a lower priority and state services – including public education and public safety – have become more important to Alaskans.
Hello! This week the Senate Education Committee forwarded a bill that will secure stable and predictable funding for schools. The bill provides a 4.6% increase in state funding compared to last year. These additional dollars are vital to empowering successful learning outcomes.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for April 7 Read More »
Senator Tobin is joined by former State Representative Beth Kerttula for a wide-ranging conservation about the conservation movement and the work of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 12 Read More »
JUNEAU, AK – On Wednesday, the Alaska House passed Senate Bill 15, sponsored by Senator Kelly Merrick, R-Eagle River, by a vote of 32-8. The bill amends current statutes to promote responsible alcohol service, increase employment opportunities, and bring more public safety awareness to consumers. Last year, a similar bill, House Bill 189, passed the
NEWS: Alaska Legislature Expands Who Can Serve Alcohol in Licensed Establishments Read More »
Today is the 66th legislative day of the 34th Alaska Legislative Session. Now that we are more than halfway through the session, we are really getting busy! A budget is being approved by the House Finance Committee before it comes to the floor. It still remains with more than $1.6-billion deficit in the next fiscal year and keeps growing from amendments offered by both Republicans and Democrats in the House Finance Committee.
Executive Order, Bycatch, SB 129, Women’s History Month Read More »
It’s well past time to invest in our public schools. Call your lawmaker in support of House Bill 69.
Dear friends and neighbors, “All Public Policy is Math.” Oil execs vent on tariffs. Axios ‘Drill, baby, drill’ is … a myth and populist rallying cry. Tariff policy is impossible for us to predict and doesn’t have a clear goal,” said one exec who was quoted anonymously. “Uncertainty around tariffs and trade policy continues to negatively impact our
Town Hall this Saturday, Resources and lots more! Read More »
