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 »
Senator Tobin is joined by Representatives Mina and Hall to talk about the $1.3 billion in federal funding coming to Alaska through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 4, Episode 6 Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, Senator Sullivan gave his annual address to the Legislature. The Resources Committee made significant changes to the Governor’s tax bill. And in the Judiciary Committee, we will hear a report today about the rates of Alaska Native and American Indian people in Alaska’s jails. Please read on for more.
Senator Sullivan Addresses the Legislature Read More »
The Legislature continues its hearings on the Rural Health Transformation Program and Senator Tobin introduces Indigenous Education for All legislation in the Senate Education Committee.
BREAKING: Changes made to the Governor’s revenue proposal to remove the sales tax Read More »
