Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Alaska State Fair on Saturday was wonderful! My husband and I volunteered for Alaska Mining Day, passing out small backpacks to folks. The Fair is always great fun and lots of opportunity to eat unhealthy food and buy an amazing diversity of stuff!
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Nikiski, AK – On Tuesday, Governor Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 174 into law to honor Alaskans who have lost their lives in service to our country and communities. The bill, which passed both the House and Senate unanimously, would establish in statute the Honor and Remember and Honor and Sacrifice Flags as official state symbols and
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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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It is the middle of the summer and it has been an eventful season! In the past week, an attempt was made on the life of former President Trump while he spoke at a rally in Pennsylvania. I am relieved that the former President is unharmed. There is no room for violence for a thriving democracy to survive. The attack is a significant indicator that we, as a country and as Americans, must work to unite in times of political unrest and uncertainty and remember the principles on which our great country was founded. In my role within the Senate, I strive to embrace these principles as a member of the bipartisan Senate Majority while working to make Fairbanks and Alaska a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.
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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.
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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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