Sen. Löki Gale Tobin & Mike Mason welcome Sen. Scott Kawasaki from Fairbanks to the podcast to talk education funding, election reform, & how to keep a positive attitude during trying political times.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 2, Episode 13 Read More »
I’m holding a town hall meeting on April 20 with the Alaska Department of Transportation to talk about summer construction projects, report on road brine, and get your feedback on winter maintenance.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Budgets The House Finance committee continues work on the Operating Budget. The Senate Finance committee puts together the Capital Budget with the very limited remaining funds.
PFD Options, Energy Topics, Budget Work & lots more Read More »
We are now over halfway through the Legislative Session. Lawmakers have been busy considering numerous bills on issues to include the budget, education, and infrastructure. There is still much work to be done in the remaining weeks!
Elvi’s Updates: April Newsletter Read More »
The Alaska Model – an example of collaboration across party lines – is on the rise. In this edition of Alaska Matters, I discuss bipartisanship in the Capital (and the kitchen).
Alaska Matters: April Fool’s Day Read More »
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin sits down with Rep. Ashley Carrick and a couple of stakeholders working to pass legislation to require insurance companies to cover 12 months of contraceptive services in Alaska.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 2, Episode 12 Read More »
Happy Easter! I am looking forward to spending Easter with my family, and I hope you get to enjoy the day with your family and friends. He is risen indeed!
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update Read More »
Our constituent survey is out! Thank you to everyone who took the time to give us their feedback. We received nearly 440 answers and present the results below. We value this constituent feedback and will use it to inform our policy decisions going forward.
Alaska Matters: West Anchorage Constituent Survey Results Read More »
Happy Easter to those who celebrate it! Happy Purim to others. Happy several days in a row above 40 degrees to all!
The Real Deal with Kiehl: Halfway Through, 90% To Go Read More »
JUNEAU – Senate Bill 93, which increases the limits on payouts from the Alaska Fisherman’s Fund for commercial fishing illnesses and injuries, passed the Alaska House 39 – 1 on Thursday. The bill, sponsored by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, better ensures fishing crew members’ medical costs from fishing related incidents are covered.
