Woof woof! This week, my dad, Senator Claman, let me visit the Legislature. I got to sit in on his committees and learn about the Legislature. I also got lots of tummy scratches from friendly legislators and staff.
Senator Lucy visits the Legislature Read More »
Senator Tobin is joined by Washington, D.C. Shadow Senator Paul Strauss to discuss the concept of Washington, D.C. statehood and how the current effort mirrors Alaska’s successful statehood effort.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 11 Read More »
Hello! It is great to be back on the Kenai Peninsula this weekend and great to see so many of you at town halls in Cooper Landing and Soldotna. If you weren’t able to make it to one of these events, I hope you’ll use the contact information below to share your thoughts with me.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for March 29 Read More »
The last day of the Anchorage Municipal Election is April 1st. Voters in West Anchorage will decide an Assembly seat, two School Board seats, multiple bond propositions, and two special tax levies. Please be sure to vote!
Anchorage Municipal Election—April 1st Read More »
JUNEAU — Today, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Bill 43, establishing March as Women’s History Month in Alaska. The bill, sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray Jackson, D-Anchorage, recognizes and highlights the contributions of women to Alaska’s political, economic, and cultural development.
NEWS: Alaska Legislature Designates March as Women’s History Month Read More »
It’s a big week for Southeast sports. I’ve been cheering for the Klukwan, Haines, and Juneau-AML teams at Gold Medal.
Halftime at Half Court Read More »
Today is the 66th legislative day of the 34th Alaska Legislative Session. Now that we are more than halfway through the session, we are really getting busy! A budget is being approved by the House Finance Committee before it comes to the floor. It still remains with more than $1.6-billion deficit in the next fiscal year and keeps growing from amendments offered by both Republicans and Democrats in the House Finance Committee.
Museums, Air Quality, and the State Budget Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, I was humbled to be honored by the Key Campaign last week. They gave me this beautiful flower art piece, made by folks at Hope Community Resources art programs.
Legislation, Spending, Cuts and lots more! Read More »
Happy first week of spring! I want to remind you that the deadline to file for your 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend is this coming Monday, March 31st. Get it done this weekend (if you haven’t already)! We are working hard in Juneau to make sure the PFD is funded, and remains funded into the future. If you have any problems with your application, please reach out to me or my staff. The PFD is my best opportunity to directly help my constituents, and I am happy to do so.
Dunbar Dispatch: Spring in Juneau Read More »
Hey East Anchorage, Below is a quick update on my legislation moving in the Capitol this session, as well as a heads up on upcoming meetings in the district, and details about the Anchorage Delegation Townhall on Saturday, April 5.
Capitol Brief: Legislation Update and District Events Read More »
