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.
Revenue bills, opposition to Medicaid cuts, and charter school authorizers Read More »
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.
Dear friends and neighbors, I will be sending out a couple newsletters as things happen fast in the remaining 6 days: Budgets. Bills. Vetoes.
New Revenue, Uncollected Taxes, Elections, Retirement and lots more! Read More »
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.
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.
NEWS: Alaska Senate Passes Legislation to Streamline Medical Prior Authorizations Read More »
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
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for May 12 Read More »
A transitional budget, status of education funding, and what to expect as we near the end of the legislative session.
Increasing funding for schools, a state budget update, and then what comes next. Read More »
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.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 17 Read More »
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
Senate passes the operating budget Read More »
Juneau, AK — Today, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 15, sponsored by the Senate Health and Social Services Committee, urging Alaska’s congressional delegation to oppose proposed federal cuts to Medicaid funding and protect access to essential services for the most vulnerable Alaskans.
NEWS: Alaska Senate Passes Resolution Opposing $880 Billion in Federal Medicaid Cuts Read More »
