The legislature ended in a constitutional time management pickle. Well, the House did. There was no special session, but they still went into overtime. More on that below.
The Real Deal with Kiehl: Bills Around the Clock Read More »
Anchorage – During the last week of the legislative session, the Alaska legislature passed Senate Bill 147, which now encompasses provisions from House Bill 239, Senate Bill 170, Senate Bill 183, and Senate Bill 206. This comprehensive bill aims to significantly enhance the support and resources available to injured workers, streamline administrative processes, and ensure timely
Fairbanks—In a united effort, the Alaska legislature passed amended Senate Bill 147 by Senator James Kaufman, R-Anchorage, to include legislation extending Alaska’s Senior Benefits program, originally sponsored by Senator Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks. Senate Bill 170 and Senate Bill 147 are critical pieces of legislation supporting Alaska’s pioneers by extending the Senior Benefits Program until June 30, 2034. This program, a successor
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I am pleased to invite you to a Town Hall Meeting for Senate District J, taking place today, Thursday, June 13th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Dunbar Dispatch: Policy Update and Legislative Adjournment Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, A correction this morning from Larry Persily, on ConocoPhillips purchase of Marathon Oil. See below.
Correction to today’s newsletter! Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, President Harry Truman observed: “If you want a friend in politics, get a dog.” So true! Last winter my husband agreed to let me adopt two “friends”! Andy is a 4 year old, enthusiastically joyful Bernese Mountain Dog and the best friend ever! Tilly is a 7 year old “Heinz 57”
Cook Inlet Gas, Education and much more! Read More »
The 33rd legislature is now one for the books! The Senate gaveled out right before midnight on May 15th after passing a balanced budget with a respectable level of capital spending to begin addressing the longstanding backlog of deferred maintenance and crumbling infrastructure around the state.
The 33rd Legislature Wrap-Up! Read More »
Season 2 wraps up with a look at the efforts by Sen. Löki Gale Tobin and others in the Alaska State Legislature to pass Senate Bill 140 and a permanent increase to Alaska’s Base Student Allocation.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 2, Episode 19 Read More »
Memorial Day is a somber recognition of all of the men and women who have given their lives in service to our country. As you spend the weekend with your friends and family enjoying all that the Kenai Peninsula has to offer, I hope you will take a moment to reflect on the freedoms that
On the Kenai: Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice Read More »
The second session of the Thirty-Third Legislature ended just over a week ago, and it is now officially interim. I’ve moved back to Fairbanks and am nearly settled back into my office, which is in the Global Credit Union Building by Home Depot.
Juneau Note: First Week Back Home and Busy Summer! Read More »
