Hey East Anchorage, This is a quick update before the holidays on Anchorage School District school closures, the Governor’s proposed FY2026 budget, Senate Majority organization, and more.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, No newsletter next week on December 26. In the meantime, you might enjoy the Christmas video embedded in the aurora picture, called Silent Night, Holy Night. Happy 1st Day of Hanukkah on December 25.
Budget, Revenue Sources, Happy Hanukkah/Merry Christmas and much more! Read More »
ANCHORAGE, AK – Last week, the Joint Legislative Task Force on Evaluating Alaska’s Seafood Industry held its fourth round of meetings to continue discussing issues affecting the state’s seafood industry. The task force was created through Senate Concurrent Resolution 10 during the prior legislative session and has previously met over two-day sessions in September, October,
I regret to inform you that Governor Mike Dunleavy has vetoed approximately $225 million worth of projects statewide, at least $3 million of which would have gone directly to Senate District J.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, Royalty Relief Determination for Furie/HEX oil/gas in Cook Inlet: “After detailed consideration where all the materials presented by the applicant were reviewed and incorporated into our analysis, DNR has determined that Furie meets the necessary requirements and that royalty modification for the seven leases…is warranted…”
Royalty Relief Determination, RCV and Open Primary Results and much more! Read More »
Anchorage, AK – Earlier this afternoon, Governor Mike Dunleavy released his proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which must be submitted to the legislature by December 15 each year. The legislature will convene on January 21, 2025, to consider the proposed budget and other legislative priorities. Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, issued the following statement:
Dear Friends, Please join me for coffee and conversation!
Elvi’s Updates: December Constituent Coffee Read More »
New Orleans, LA — The Council of State Governments has selected Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, as one of 20 recipients to receive the 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. This year’s class, representing 16 U.S. states and territories across all four CSG regions, is composed of esteemed and accomplished public servants whose hard work
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am looking forward to chairing the Senate Resources committee again this year. This will be my 9th year in that role. I’m so used to the 3:30-5 PM time slot every Mon, Wed and Fri.
Railbelt Energy and much more! Read More »
Dear Friends, I’m thrilled to announce that the Senate and House have come together to form bipartisan majorities! This is a significant step forward for our state.
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