Senator Scott Kawasaki from Fairbanks joins Senator Tobin for a great discussion about the University of Alaska, the importance of the military in Alaska, and how to be hopeful for the future.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 7 Read More »
The Capitol has limited access to the internet, and I have none at home until the outage is fixed. But the work continues apace!
Boats, Benefits, and Budgets Read More »
Today is day 38 of our 120-day legislative session here in Juneau and that means that we are nearly 1/3 of the total way through! It also means that legislators will be returning home over the next two weekends to host town hall meetings, visit with constituents and provide updates on the progress of the budget passage through the State House. I will also return to Fairbanks for a brief weekend to meet with you either individually or at a large town hall meeting or at one of the many public events scheduled for the weekend. Here are some highlights of the week and some details of how to learn more about the start of the 34th Alaska Legislature.
Farmed Fish, 504 Lawsuit, the Board of Regents, Museum Grant Bill and Fairbanks Events Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, Last weekend I enjoyed a wonderful evening with the folks in Girdwood who are supporting construction of a new Little Bears Childcare Center. It was great to spend time with folks who care about children.
Education, Roads, Community Meeting and much more! Read More »
JUNEAU – Earlier today, Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, and House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, sent a letter to Alaska’s congressional delegation urging them to take immediate action against recent federal policies that endanger the state’s economy and the well-being of Alaskans. The letter highlights several recent federal decisions that could cost the state billions
(Juneau, AK) – Today, the Senate Rules Committee introduced two pieces of legislation aiming to address the state’s revenue shortfalls while also not raising taxes on Alaskans. Senate Bill 113 seeks to modernize Alaska’s corporate income tax law to include online sales from outside corporations, just as if they were brick-and-mortar businesses. Senate Bill 112 reforms Alaska’s per-barrel oil tax
NEWS: Senate Rules Committee Introduces Two Revenue Bills Read More »
Hello! The 34th legislature continues to roll on toward spring! We are all happy to see more light and longer days. I will be on the Kenai Peninsula for town halls on Friday and Saturday this week – see details below.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for February 24 Read More »
Senator Löki Gale Tobin is joined by Representative Julie Coulombe for discussion about childcare and their work on the Governor’s Task Force on Childcare.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 6 Read More »
We don’t take holidays off during session, but I sure didn’t forget Presidents Day this year. Hundreds of people came to the Capitol to rally for our democracy and our constitution.
Don’t Panic. Don’t Quit Read More »
