Hello! Recently, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District School Board made the difficult decision to close four schools: River City Academy, Tustumena Elementary, Sterling Elementary and Seward Middle School.
On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for April 14 Read More »
Senator Tobin discusses Alaska’s ongoing child care crisis with Stephanie Berglund from Thread, which is Alaska’s child care resource and referral network.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 4, Episode 13 Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, we discuss the current legislative proposals regarding the natural gas pipeline. A gas pipeline from the North Slope could bring revenue to the state and help secure gas for Alaskans. But significant questions remain.
Alaska Natural Gasline update Read More »
Juneau, AK — Today, the Alaska State Senate passed Senate Bill 41, sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, marking a significant step forward in addressing Alaska’s ongoing youth mental health crisis.
NEWS: Senate Bill 41 Passes Alaska State Senate, Advancing Youth Mental Health Education Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, Its melting! Maybe winter will finally end!
Permanent Fund Future, Gas Pipeline, Value of Mining, and lots more! Read More »
This episode features speeches delivered by Senator Tobin and Senate President Gary Stevens to educators in Juneau for the annual fly-in of the Alaska Council of School Administrators.
The Empty Office Podcast – Season 4, Episode 12 Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, we released our constituent survey results. Over 400 West Anchorage residents responded to our survey. Thank you to all who participated!
Constituent Survey Results Read More »
Dear friends and neighbors, We presented a legislative citation to Dr. Diane Hirshberg, retiring director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at UAF. Dr. Hirshberg has done great work leading that significant research entity. I was honored to sponsor this recognition with Sen. Wielechowski and Rep. Mears.
Gas Pipeline, Seward Highway, Education, and lots more! Read More »
Easter is this coming Sunday and the Legislature has a long-held tradition of taking a brief break to spend time with family. It means that we will have a short week of legislative hearings and I will be back in Fairbanks to host another Town Hall meeting with my colleagues Rep. Ashley Carrick and Rep. Maxine Dibert. While we have this break to meet with the public, there are a lot of things moving very quickly for which we would like to hear public support or public opposition.
Easter Weekend Let us Break Bread and Discuss The Key Issues. Read More »
Last year, Senate Bill 43 achieved an important milestone by formally recognizing the month of March as Women’s History Month in Alaska. This is more than symbolic, it is a meaningful way to honor those who came before us, those who inspire us today, and the next generation of young women leaders being raised in
Elvi’s Updates – April Newsletter 2026 Read More »
