Natural gas supply, the AKLNG project, and K-12 education are the big topics of discussion as the legislature ends its second full week of session. On Thursday morning, the Anchorage electric utility – Chugach Electric Association (CEA), Hilcorp, and Marathon announced the sale of the LNG export dock to Hilcorp and their intent to repurpose the […]
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for February 9, 2025 Read More »
The Dean Emeritus of the University of Alaska Anchorage Consortium Library joins Senator Tobin for discussion about reading, libraries, budget cuts, and book banning efforts across the country.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 4 Read More »
While I’ve been settling in here in Juneau, I’ve been very invested in what’s going on at home. It was a stressful time for me, and I’m sure many of you, especially those of you who have children in elementary school, as we waited for Tuesday’s FSNB School Board meeting to find out which of our elementary schools would have to close.
Happy Black History Month! This year, the theme of Black History Month 2025 is “African Americans and Labor.”
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Dear friends and neighbors, The hot topic this week is education. Should a child’s ability to read depend on the price of a barrel of oil? I say no, it should not. Our Constitution requires the State to “maintain a system of public schools open to all children of the State…”
Education Funding, Budget, and much more! Read More »
Join Senator Löki Gale Tobin tomorrow from 5:45 to 6:45 pm for a virtual constituent meeting.
TOMORROW: Loop in with Löki! Read More »
A panel discussion about housing policy and the challenges to obtaining affordable housing in Anchorage featuring representatives from the Cook Inlet Housing Authority and Neighborworks Alaska.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 3 Read More »
As the legislative session gains momentum, I’m pleased to report that things are running smoothly in the Senate Majority. We’ve hit the ground running with a shared commitment to serving Alaskans and addressing the unique opportunities and challenges facing our great state.
Elvi’s Updates: February 2025 Session Gets Moving Read More »
The 34th Legislature is off to a fast start, and I am thankful to have an amazing team working with me to improve business, schools, public safety and roads on the Kenai Peninsula. More of our legislation is being introduced weekly. We are working to improve professional licensure, allow flexibility for food delivery drivers, improve foster
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for February 1, 2025 Read More »
I’m pleased to be a part of a bipartisan Senate majority with 14 members. And with a tripartisan majority in the House, it is the first time we’ve had two moderate majorities since 1981!
Education Funding Priorities Read More »
