Dear Friends and Neighbors, Please be sure to vote in this Open Primary Election on August 20! All candidates are on the same ballot, so there’s no restriction on who you can choose in the Pick One Primary.
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Nikiski, AK – Yesterday, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 179 into law. Sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, this legislation is a result of extensive discussions with realtors, farmers, and municipal representatives. Senate Bill 179 prohibits local governments from adding transfer taxes to the sale of houses and other real property, improves the program
Anchorage, AK – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 152 into law, legislation designed to increase renewable energy options, lower electric costs for Alaskan ratepayers, and reduce natural gas usage. The bill, sponsored by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, establishes a virtual net metering program for small-scale renewable energy generation, making it a significant step
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Summer is coming to an end and the new school year is right around the corner! A new school year means new notebooks, school activities resuming, learning, growth and a fresh start. Whether you have a child that is in elementary, middle or high school, back to school season can be exciting, yet turbulent. In this edition, I’ll share some important information on what’s going on around the community as our kids head back to school.
Back-to-School, Milestones and More! Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Here’s our fantastic, fresh produce from this week’s Famers Market visit. Such nutrient-packed food, direct from the farmer and their fields.
Farmers Market Week, Signed Bills and much more! Read More »
Dear Friends, I hope you’ve been soaking up the last rays of summer sunshine! It’s hard to believe that the lazy days of summer are winding down. As the leaves begin to hint at their autumnal transformation, we’re reminded that the new school year is quickly approaching.
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Nikiski, AK – On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Governor Dunleavy signed SB 196 into law, providing a simpler way to conduct drug and alcohol testing of employees when necessary. Sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman through the Labor and Commerce Committee that he chairs, the bill would add saliva or “oral fluids” to the samples an
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Anchorage, AK – Yesterday, Senate Bill 154 became law without the governor’s signature. Sponsored by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, SB 154 establishes a bidder preference for state contracts to support veterans and servicemembers transitioning to civilian employment.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, Correspondence School Policy Status Update Someone asked me for an update, so I’m thinking many others are wondering as well, with school starting in a few weeks. Here’s a brief summary of where we are today on correspondence school policy: The Alaska Supreme Court reversed the Superior Court decision and remanded
Energy Bills, Correspondence School and much more! Read More »
School supplies will be distributed at the HUGSS Back to School Supply Event on August 2.
The Latest: Help families in need by donating school supplies. Read More »
