February marks Black History Month, a celebration of Black achievements, culture, and history that has been observed annually in the United States since 1926. What began as “Negro History Week” proposed by noted historian Carter G. Woodson has grown into a month-long observance highlighting the many important contributions Black Americans have made to our society.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, Senate Bill 88 passed the Senate floor on Wednesday, Jan 31, by a vote of 12-5. I’ve outlined the bill in several past newsletters so I won’t do that again. (Past newsletters can be found here)
Pension, Governor’s Speech, Exec Orders & lots more! Read More »
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska State Senate passed Senate Bill 88, sponsored by Senator Cathy Giessel (R-Anchorage), to create a newly defined benefit system for public employees and teachers and provide an option for current Tier IV employees to convert their defined contribution plan to the new pension retirement system. The legislation gained broad bipartisan
JUNEAU – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy provided his annual State of the State speech to a joint session of the Alaska legislature. Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, provided the following response:
Oh my goodness, what a winter! And what a start to the second session of the 33rd legislature. Between Anchorage and Juneau we’ve experienced everything from epic snowfall, howling winds, crazy low temperatures, and then (this week in Juneau) heavy, driving rain. This winter is certainly one for the books, and its not showing any
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin discusses Senate Bill 140 and Mike Mason talks to former Alaska Teacher of the Year Marilyn Rosene from Dillingham.
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Much of the capital city shut down this week because folks were smart enough to get in out of the snow… and more snow. Not so the legislature—we will not be deterred. I like to think it’s because we’re so deeply dedicated and not just too dumb to come in out of the cold.
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The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee started hearing bills again this week. As Chair of the Committee, I am focused on ensuring that we support Alaska businesses, address the statewide worker shortage, and put Alaskans back to work.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update Read More »
Legislative work is in full swing. Last week, the House Rules Committee made amendments to Senate Bill 140, which involves broadband funding and public education, and the Senate Resource Committee continued work on the ongoing energy resources in Alaska.
Alaska Matters: Education Funding and Renewable Energy Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, It’s snowing in Juneau. Wet, heavy, lots of feet of snow. Road clearing is an issue. Anchorage is familiar with this scenario!
Defined Benefit Pension, Budget Numbers & lots more! Read More »
