Hard to believe that fall is already here. Seems like I blinked and half the trees are well into losing their leaves! I’m sure like most of you, the summer was a busy one. After a busy and successful session, things really haven’t slowed down.
New Laws & Road Projects Coming Your Way, Part 1! Read More »
This month, we received disappointing news that Alaska will miss important opportunities for federal funds. The U.S. Department of Transportation rejected $52 million for statewide transportation funds, and U.S. Department of Education withheld $17.5 million from the Alaska Department of Education for our public schools. The administration’s failure to secure these funds to maintain our
Update on loss of federal funds for Alaska Read More »
I hope you and your family are enjoying the fall season. This is a quick update on the PFD, election reminder, bills I passed this year, UA internship opportunity, and community councils in the district.
Capitol Brief: Fall Update Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The bill, reining in the influence of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (HB 226), was signed on Monday.
PBMs, Railbelt Energy, Jobs and much more! Read More »
Anchorage, AK – On Wednesday, September 18, and Thursday, September 19, the Joint Task Force on Evaluating Alaska’s Seafood Industry held its first round of meetings in Anchorage to begin understanding the impacts on Alaska’s seafood industry and what tools the state has in its toolbox to strengthen it. The task force was created through
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I was at a meeting this week at which a question was asked about Ballot Measure 2 (An Act to get rid of the Open Primary System and Ranked-Choice General Election).
Ballot Measure 2, Ethics, Blood Tests and much more! Read More »
With fall in full swing, we are all working very hard to prepare for the coming winter. If you ever need any assistance with issues you are dealing with around Fairbanks and the Interior, as always I urge you to call my office and I will be more than happy to assist you in any way we can
Important Bills and Vetoes, Local Elections and More! Read More »
The deadline to register to vote in Alaska is October 6 and a project is underway to improve student proficiency in Alaska native languages. Plus, UA students can apply to be a legislative intern.
The Latest: The Alaska Children’s Caucus meets Friday. Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, It might seem early to be talking about November 5 General Election but time passes quickly!
Elections, Cook Inlet, Interns and much more! Read More »
This month, Governor Dunleavy vetoed bipartisan bills that passed the Legislature with broad support. One of those, Senate Bill 127, would have lowered the current tax rate for peer-to-peer car rentals like Turo and would have protected Alaskans from efforts to collect back-taxes on prior Turo rentals.
Legislative Vetoes & Passages Read More »
