Election Series: Primary Election
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Primary Election is on August 18th. This week in our Election Series, we explain how and where to vote.
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Back to School, Primary Election and More Bills Become Law
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
With the start of school in Fairbanks, the nearing Primary Election and with the annual Tanana Valley State Fair in the rear-view mirror Autumn is right around the corner. I hope you and your family have been having a great summer. Continue reading for updates about back to school, upcoming elections and more bills that have become laws as we end the summer.
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NEWS: Ensuring Transparency in a Gas Pipeline Built by Alaskans, for Alaskans
Anchorage, AK — Today, the Senate Majority released a position paper detailing its stance on the Alaska gas pipeline and the tax relief sought to advance it.
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Election Series
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Primary Election is on August 18th. This week in our Election Series, we discuss the history of the primary election systems in Alaska.
Primary Election, Special Session Updates and More
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope you have been having a great summer! The 102nd annual Tanana Valley State Fair is underway and for long-time Fairbanksans that means a few things: the rain is here; school is right around the corner and the Primary Election is approaching! Since we returned from the legislative session, the office has been busy connecting with the community and preparing for the next regular legislative session which starts in January 2027. My office has also been talking to constituents about the pending Special Session and the Dunleavy tax cut for Glenfarne. Continue reading for additional information about how to vote in the upcoming primary election, the status of the ongoing special session and more!
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The Primary Election on August 18
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Primary Election is on August 18th. We want voters to feel confident and informed about their vote, so we’ll be discussing ballot measures and voting in a weekly series up until the election.
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Second 2026 Special Session Adjourns; Governor Calls a Third 2026 Special Session
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature met in this year’s second special session to continue working on legislation related to the gas pipeline project. The Legislature again made progress, but the Legislature did not pass the measure and the Governor will call a third special session to begin July 27th.
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NEWS: Senator Giessel Congratulates UAF on $15 Million Critical Minerals Award
Anchorage, AK – Today, Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, congratulated the University of Alaska Fairbanks on leading one of 12 new U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines. Led by Lee Ann Munk, Ph.D., the NSF Critical Mineral Accelerator Engine in Alaska will develop new technologies to find, mine, and process critical minerals
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NEWS: Capital Budget Delivers Schools, Ports, and Infrastructure Funding to Southeast Alaska
SITKA, AK – The Governor signed the capital budget into law Wednesday evening. This year’s capital budget is primarily focused on addressing deferred maintenance issues burdening the state. Most projects included in this budget were selected from priority lists developed by the Governor’s administration.
Bills That Become Laws, and More!
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Over the weekend, I drove home from Juneau after the completion of the 2nd Special Session called by Governor Dunleavy. The AKLNG project, which took up two months of the regular session, has entered its final stages and the legislature has been called in for a 3rd Special Session. Continue reading for additional information about the recently adjourned special session, the ongoing special session and bills that the Governor has vetoed in recent days.
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