The Senate passes the Capital Budget
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, the Senate passed a capital budget focused on investing in the much-needed maintenance and construction of public schools.
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The Election Bill has made its thrilling journey to the Governor’s Desk!
Senate Bill 64 now awaits a signature or veto from Governor Dunleavy and don’t miss out on my next constituent coffee.
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Permanent Fund Compact, Gas Pipeline, Wildfire Prep, and lots more!
Dear friends and neighbors, April 24, 1956, ratification of the constitution drafted by 55 delegates at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks (the only UA campus at the time) between November 1955 and February 1956.
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Doughnuts with Dunbar
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
This weekend I am bringing doughnuts and coffee to the Mountain View Library at 10 am on Saturday (4/25/26). I will be available to help answer questions and concerns. Or just come for some coffee and a maple bar!
Last week legislators came together to pass a $700 increase to the BSA, the largest BSA increase in a decade. This legislation came in response to Governor Dunleavy’s disappointing veto of the previous education bill. The new version includes some of the policies the governor requested and was approved through the Legislature with a 48-11 vote. Governor Dunleavy has until May 17th to decide whether he’ll allow the bill to pass into law. Each of us in the Legislature recognize this as a compromise, and in the event of a second veto the likelihood of an override is high.
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NEWS: Senate Passes FY27 Capital Budget Focused on Deferred Maintenance for Public Schools
Juneau, AK – Today, the Alaska State Senate approved Senate Bill 214, the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget. This budget includes a prudent spending plan that allocates a total of $248 million from Unrestricted General Funds (UGF) and unlocks nearly $2 billion in federal matching funds for important projects across the state. A highlight of
Construction Season has begun, Construction on the Budget Continues on!
The Legislature is rounding out the 30 days of the 121-day session here in the State Capitol. As the final month begins to wind down, the committee process does too as only a few bills will continue on their approach to passage. There are many bills that remain in either the House or Senate Finance Committees or are awaiting final passage on the floor or which would be considered ‘dead’ and likely not to pass this year. Of the roughly 700 bills that are introduced in a Legislature, only 100 will end up passing both chambers and then go on to the desk of the Governor for his signature or veto.
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Bills, Budgets, LNG
As the legislature approaches its final month, bills and budgets are moving full steam ahead. Here’s a quick update on what’s going on with some legislation I’ve introduced, the budget process, and the Senate Resources Committee, which is meeting daily.
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The Empty Office Podcast – Season 4, Episode 14
Senator Tobin and Mike Mason reflect on the legislative session (so far) and look ahead to the final weeks of the Second Session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature.
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Permanent Fund Future, Gas Pipeline, Value of Mining, and lots more!
Dear friends and neighbors, Its melting! Maybe winter will finally end!
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The House passes the Operating Budget
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, the House passed an operating budget with much-needed funding for public school maintenance, a $1,500 dividend, and a $200 million deficit.
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