Last Wednesday, the last of the votes were finally counted, and though a couple of races are set to go to a recount, for the most part things are settled.
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I am honored to once again serve as the Chair of the Senate Education Committee.
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ANCHORAGE – Today, the Alaska Senate Majority announced committee chairs for the 34th Alaska State Legislature. In November, the Senate Majority announced their leadership structure with Senator Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak) as Senate President, Senator Cathy Giessel (R-Anchorage) as Majority Leader, Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) as Rules Chair, Senator Kelly Merrick (R-Eagle River) as Majority Whip,
Happy Thanksgiving! I want to wish everyone a safe and warm holiday season. As we reflect on the legacy of American lands and all the things we’re grateful for, it’s also a time to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Read on to learn more about volunteer opportunities and food drives happening around town this Thanksgiving
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Chugach Electric Association rate case outcome can be summarized as better than it could have been, but not as good for residential customers as if regulators had adopted AARP’s recommendations for rate design.
Arctic Security, Chugach Rates, Name a Snowplow and much more! Read More »
Anchorage, AK – This week, the Joint Legislative Task Force on Evaluating Alaska’s Seafood Industry completed its third round of meetings discussing solutions the legislature can undertake to bolster Alaska’s seafood industry. Task force members include Senator Gary Stevens, Chair, R-Kodiak, Senator Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, Senator Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, Senator Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, Representative Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, Representative George
Dear Friends and Neighbors, “Employers are shelling out the equivalent of buying an economy car for every worker every year to pay for family coverage,” KFF President and CEO Drew Altman said. “In the tight labor market in recent years, they have not been able to continue offloading costs onto workers who are already struggling
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Elections have finally ended (woohoo!) and though many results are still being tabulated, it is time to breathe a sigh of relief and recommit ourselves to the real hard work – delivering results for the over 730,000 people who call Alaska home.
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Thank you for voting! While Election Day is over, we may not know the outcome of several key races in Alaska for days or weeks. Read on to learn the key dates for ranked-choice tabulation and election certification.
Dear Friends and Neighbors, On November 2, 1972, Alaskan voters approved establishment of the Alaska Permanent Fund. The vote was 75,588 to 38,518. My parents, husband and I were proud to vote Yes in 1972 on this visionary plan for Alaska.
Hydrogen, ASD, Time Change Effect on Sleep and much more! Read More »
