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 »
The Latest with Senator Löki Gale Tobin tries to unpack what’s happening in the Alaska State Legislature by shedding light on why things are the way they are.
Education, Energy, and Elections Read More »
We’ve had a lot of visitors coming to the Capitol these past few weeks. A lot of our visitors were from Fairbanks, including members of the FNSB school board, members of UAF’s faculty union and members from the Fairbanks Borough Assembly. Even Fairbanks Mayor David Pruhs stopped by the office to talk to me yesterday! I also really enjoyed my visit with the Asian American Pacific Islanders Coalition of Alaska. It has been fun seeing so many familiar faces!
Agriculture, Eavesdropping and Fairbanks Events Read More »
Last week, Chief Justice Susan Carney addressed the Legislature in the annual State of the Judiciary address. Recalling United States Chief Justice John Roberts’ visit to Alaska, our nation is best when all three branches of government -the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary – are independent and strong.
State of the Judiciary Annual Address Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, Money Choices What a title for this week’s newsletter! Not exactly an appealing opener. But its reality.
Budget Choices and much more! Read More »
Senator Löki Gale Tobin is joined by the Executive Director of the Alaska Municipal League to talk about the development of cities and boroughs in Alaska and how they support public education.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 5 Read More »
Happy Valentines Day! I hope you spent some time with your loved ones. Remember today is Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. Just a couple of years ago, she was honored nationally for the first time. That’s fitting, since she was a key American civil rights leader and a great Alaskan.
A pile of questions Read More »
There have big developments over the last week with road and energy projects. The delayed phase 1b of the Cooper Landing Bypass is back in the STIP. Dirt work is slated to continue on the east side of the project this summer – moving the completion date up years sooner than 2032. To learn more about
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for Feb. 16 Read More »
