Halftime at Half Court
It’s a big week for Southeast sports. I’ve been cheering for the Klukwan, Haines, and Juneau-AML teams at Gold Medal.
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Museums, Air Quality, and the State Budget
Today is the 66th legislative day of the 34th Alaska Legislative Session. Now that we are more than halfway through the session, we are really getting busy! A budget is being approved by the House Finance Committee before it comes to the floor. It still remains with more than $1.6-billion deficit in the next fiscal year and keeps growing from amendments offered by both Republicans and Democrats in the House Finance Committee.
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Legislation, Spending, Cuts and lots more!
Dear friends and neighbors, I was humbled to be honored by the Key Campaign last week. They gave me this beautiful flower art piece, made by folks at Hope Community Resources art programs.
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Dunbar Dispatch: Spring in Juneau
Happy first week of spring! I want to remind you that the deadline to file for your 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend is this coming Monday, March 31st. Get it done this weekend (if you haven’t already)! We are working hard in Juneau to make sure the PFD is funded, and remains funded into the future. If you have any problems with your application, please reach out to me or my staff. The PFD is my best opportunity to directly help my constituents, and I am happy to do so.
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Capitol Brief: Legislation Update and District Events
Hey East Anchorage, Below is a quick update on my legislation moving in the Capitol this session, as well as a heads up on upcoming meetings in the district, and details about the Anchorage Delegation Townhall on Saturday, April 5.
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The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 10
Senator Löki Gale Tobin gives a mid-session update on the work of the Alaska State Legislature and details the legislation she is sponsoring this session.
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On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for March 22
Hello! This past week the Senate Education committee began hearings on increasing K-12 school funding and new policies that will lead to improved education outcomes. The bill that came over from the House must be amended to work for Alaska’s families and all forms of public education.
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Canada, the U.S. and Us
Today is the 60th legislative day, half way through the legislative session, the first official day of Spring and my birthday! The Capitol has been abuzz during this midpoint in the session as bills have begun to move, the budget has taken form, new initiatives have been introduced and others have been met with defeat. The education omnibus bill that has passed the State House is being considered in the Senate, United States Senator Lisa Murkowski and Senator Dan Sullivan visited Juneau to address the legislature in joint sessions with very differing viewpoints and the budget is set to be on the House floor in the upcoming week. Check out all of the news right here or contact me directly at the legislative offices at 907.456.7423.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski addresses the Legislature
This week, the House and Senate met in Joint Session three times: to hear the annual Legislative addresses from U.S. Senators Murkowski and Sullivan and to vote on the Governor’s executive order to create a Department of Agriculture. Read on for more information.
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Legislation, Spending, Cuts and lots more!
Dear friends and neighbors, You might be wondering what I am working on. Here’s a summary: I have 10 active bills underway, with 4 still under construction. My focus is on healthcare access/affordability; energy affordability; long-term fiscal soundness.
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