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NEWS: Alaska Legislature Unanimously Passes SB 80 to Extend Four State Boards

JUNEAU – On Friday, May 16, the Alaska House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 80, legislation sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski), to extend the sunset dates for four state boards. The boards allow Alaskans to have a voice in the oversight of their industries, to protect the public through regulation of marijuana sales, and to provide valuable guidance […]

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Revenue bills, opposition to Medicaid cuts, and charter school authorizers

Tobin-TheLatest / jenn.gifford

Senator Tobin breaks down the revenue generating proposals under consideration in Juneau. Plus, who should authorize charter schools in Alaska and why are lawmakers opposing federal cuts to Medicaid.

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Nearing the End

Kawasaki-JuneauNote / jenn.gifford

We are one week away from the end of the first session of the 34th Legislature! As the session concludes, there are several important and timely items of business to be considered in the last few days. There may be other bills or interests which are placed on hold or in a subcommittee for further study. The good news is that the bills will be picked up next January where they were left this year.

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NEWS: Senate Passes Comprehensive Election Reform Package to Protect Access, Improve Security, and Ensure Faster Results

Press, Wielechowski-Press / jenn.gifford

Juneau, AK – Today, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 64, a bipartisan election reform package aimed at protecting the integrity and security of Alaska’s elections.

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NEWS: Alaska Senate Passes Legislation to Streamline Medical Prior Authorizations

Bjorkman-Press, Press / jenn.gifford

JUNEAU, AK – The Alaska Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 133, a new law designed to make it faster and easier for Alaskans to get medical care and prescriptions approved by their health insurance.

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On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for May 12

Bjorkman-OnTheKenai / jenn.gifford

Hello! Last week the Alaska Senate passed an austere budget that zeroed out requests from the Governor for new spending, defunded many programs, and made spending cuts that will be noticed by Alaskans across the state. Although the budget will change because of the upcoming conference committee, reductions in spending must be carried out because of

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Increasing funding for schools, a state budget update, and then what comes next.

Tobin-TheLatest / jenn.gifford

A transitional budget, status of education funding, and what to expect as we near the end of the legislative session.

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The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 17

Tobin-TheLatest / jenn.gifford

Senator Tobin is joined by Representative Genevieve Mina from Anchorage for a conversation about healthcare policy, defined benefits, and legislation to create the Welcoming Alaska Office.

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Senate passes the operating budget

Claman-AKMatters / jenn.gifford

Dear Friends and Neighbors, There are twelve days left in this year’s legislative session and we’re working hard in the Capitol. This week, the Senate passed the operating budget with a focus on public safety, public education, and public health. Next, House and Senate finance leaders are expected to meet in conference committee to negotiate a compromise

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