The Latest – What’s going on in Juneau?
And wishing a very special happy birthday to the U.S. Peace Corps.
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Oil Revenue and the Funding Freeze
Today is the 45th day of the Thirty-Fourth Legislature which means we are just over 1/3 of the way through and it is beginning to heat up-both literally and figuratively. Legislators begin to make the mid-session treks home to have town hall meetings (my Republican colleague Rep. Will Stapp and I already hosted one together), education funding and the state budget approach a crucial vote, new revenue discussions begin and spring is almost here! However, Alaskans will LOSE an entire hour of sleep this week as we begin the observation of Daylight Saving Time and we have already lost millions in federal funding, construction, jobs and healthcare with the new administration in Washington. Check out my latest edition of the e-newsletter below!
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Federal cuts are impacting Alaskans
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week, Senate President Gary Stevens and House Speaker Bryce Edgmon sent a joint letter to Alaska’s Congressional Delegation urging them to block cuts to federal programs and grants in Alaska.
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NEWS: Senate State Affairs Introduces Legislation Adding a UA Faculty Member to the Board of Regents
JUNEAU, AK – Today, the Senate State Affairs Committee introduced Senate Bill 118 to add a faculty member to the University of Alaska Board of Regents. Currently, the University of Alaska (UA) Board of Regents is an 11-member board, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Alaska Legislature. Members serve 8‐year terms, except for the
Budget, See You @ Community Meeting and much more!
Dear friends and neighbors, I hope to meet with many of you on Saturday! I will be at Klatt Elementary in the morning and Girdwood Community Room in the afternoon (details below).
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Elvi’s Updates: March 2025 Happy Women’s History Month!
As we enter March, we’re nearing the end of PFD application season! All applications must be submitted by March 31st at 11:59 p.m. To apply online between January 1 and March 31, visit the PFD homepage and click “CLICK HERE TO FILE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.” Choose from the available Apply Online options:
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Dunbar Dispatch: Chat with Senator Dunbar
Come chat about state government over coffee at Denny’s on March 8th!
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Budget Update
The State is facing a budget shortfall of over $536 million over the next two years. Meanwhile, our public schools are in dire need of additional funding and many federal grants and loans may be disappearing. The Legislature is considering how to balance our state’s budget with multiple challenges. Read on for some of the
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for March 3
Hello! It was great to see so many engaged community members attend my town hall events over the weekend! We had a packed house of about 80 people at the Moose Pass Sportsman’s Club. Most people there advocated for increased education funding to support local schools. By a show of hands, folks in the room definitively
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Capitol Brief: Upcoming Townhalls & the Need to Balance the Budget
Hey East Anchorage, This is a quick update on the latest from Juneau. I will be home this weekend for two events in Anchorage to meet with neighbors and hear your thoughts and ideas:
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