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.
Dear friends and neighbors, Extemely busy here in the Capitol. Budget is primary. Floor sessions are passing a lot of bills. We are now in the “24 Hour Rule”, meaning schedules will change with only 24 hour notice.
Bills Passing, Conference Committee, Gas for Alaskans, and lots more! Read More »
The 34th Alaska Legislature is in the final 7 days before the scheduled end of session by the constitutional provision. The legislature can end early, vote to extend up to ten days, adjourn and call ourselves back in to a special session or adjourn at which time the Governor can call us back to a special session of his choosing. It is hard to say what will happen at this point in the process, but I know a lot of lawmakers and staff who temporarily live in Juneau will be evicted by the end of the month!
The final days to make your voice count. Read More »
Senator Tobin examines a proposal to reduce required financial support from local municipalities for schools and discusses highlights of the FY27 state budgets.
What to do when the benefits are hypothetical and the costs are real? Read More »
