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 »
Dear friends and neighbors, The Senate Resources Committee made changes.eliminated sales tax and all references to itmoved oil tax structure from tax on net profits to tax on gross value of oilaccepted Governor’s idea of 15 cent surcharge on TAPS oil, goes to General Fund and intend use to maintain the Dalton Highway
Governor’s tax bill, Voter Rolls, Fiscal Issues and lots more! Read More »
