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NEWS: Legislature Passes Alaska Work and Save Retirement Program

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Juneau, AK – The Alaska Legislature passed Senate Bill 21, known as the Alaska Work and Save Program. Sponsored by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, Representative Costello, R-Anchorage, and Representative Saddler, R-Chugiak, this legislation establishes a state-managed auto-IRA program for private-sector workers who lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. Under this program, private-sector employees are enrolled […]

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The Empty Office Podcast – Season 4, Episode 19

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The 2nd Session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature ended on May 20. Today, we look back on some of the impactful legislation that was and will be sent to the Governor for his signature.

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Special Session and Pensions

Kawasaki-JuneauNote / jenn.gifford

Today, Tuesday, is the penultimate day of the 34th Alaska Legislature. The House and Senate are expected to adjourn before midnight on Wednesday, leaving only about 30 hours to complete much work. The edition will cover the last few major items expected to be voted on before the end of the session.

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Session Adjourns, Special Session Begins

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Dear Friends and Neighbors, The regular session that began in January adjourned on May 20. However, the governor called the legislature into a Special Session the next day to consider legislation to help build a gasline. Read on for more highlights.

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Legislative Session Adjourns and the Governor Calls a Special Session

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Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature adjourned Sine Die from the regular session on Wednesday. The Governor called us into special session immediately afterwards at 10am on Thursday, May 21st to consider legislation for a gasline.

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Post-Session Constituent Debrief on Tuesday, May 26

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Join Representative Fields and I for a community conversation on the legislative session.

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