Dear Friends and Neighbors, The regular session that began in January adjourned on May 20. However, the governor called the legislature into a Special Session the next day to consider legislation to help build a gasline. Read on for more highlights.
Session Adjourns, Special Session Begins Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Legislature adjourned Sine Die from the regular session on Wednesday. The Governor called us into special session immediately afterwards at 10am on Thursday, May 21st to consider legislation for a gasline.
Legislative Session Adjourns and the Governor Calls a Special Session Read More »
Join Representative Fields and I for a community conversation on the legislative session.
Post-Session Constituent Debrief on Tuesday, May 26 Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, I’m going to start out a bit negative. Yesterday, May 18, was a day that defies description. Governor told the Legislature: His version of a gas pipeline defies our Constitution – ignoring resource development for benefit of Alaskans (benefit for a private company), surrenders our taxing authority (removes local taxation authority,
Gas Pipeline/Veto Pension, and lots more! Read More »
JUNEAU, AK – On Sunday, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Bill 178, which expands access to the state’s Infant Learning Program (ILP) for children with developmental delays. The bill was sponsored by the Senate Health and Social Services Committee and championed by the Alaska Legislature’s Children’s Caucus.
House Bill 28 ensures education funding dollars stay in the classroom while guaranteeing financial accountability.
In honor of the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 17, we reach into the archive for an episode from Season 2 featuring former DEED Commissioner and UAF Chancellor Emeritus Marshall Lind.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 4, Episode 18 Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, Supporting A Gasline for Alaskans (SAGA) The SB 280, Governor’s “most important bill this session”, is in its 32th hearing in Senate Resources Committee since March 20. To see those meetings, scroll down to the Senate Resources meetings section.
SAGA Act, Confirmations, and lots more! Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The last day of the regular session is May 20th. The Governor can choose to call a special session within one hour of adjournment, if he chooses.
Legislature Passing Bills and Considering Governor’s Nominations Read More »
Juneau, Alaska — Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 41, sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson (D-Anchorage). Senate Bill 41 expands access to critical mental health resources, improves continuity of care for young Alaskans, and helps address Alaska’s persistently high suicide rates, especially in communities where access to services can be limited.
