DOT held meetings recently on proposed safety improvements to the Sterling Highway Safety Corridor, sharing information and taking your input.
On the Kenai: Sterling Safety Corridor and Road Brine Read More »
Happy Independence Day weekend! I hope you got to join some Fourth of July fun.
The Real Deal with Kiehl: To Sign or Not to Sign Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Independence Day! Today I’m highlighting the importance of recruitment and retention of public employees – teachers, police, firefighters, heavy equipment operators, principals, geologists…the list goes on and effects Alaskans every day.
Public Employee Problem, Partisan Divide, and much more! Read More »
I hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying your summer! The summer solstice was just under two weeks ago now, on June 21st, marking the longest day of the year across much of the Northern Hemisphere. Here in Alaska, the summer solstice takes on even more significance as it means the sun now sets
Elvi’s Updates: June Read More »
Last week, the Governor approved the FY 2025 operating and capital budgets, which included his FY 2025 line-item budget vetoes. The vetoes include cuts to public education, public safety, and public health services. Below, we discuss his vetoes, the final budget, the Alaska Supreme Court’s correspondence school ruling, and 4th of July events.
Alaska Matters: 2025 Budget Approved Read More »
I regret to inform you that Governor Mike Dunleavy has vetoed approximately $225 million worth of projects statewide, at least $3 million of which would have gone directly to Senate District J.
Dunbar Dispatch: Dunleavy Vetoes Projects in District J Read More »
It’s the middle of the summer, and, unfortunately, it is getting smokier by the minute. This is due to the numerous wildfires throughout the Interior. The McDonald fire, which is located south of the Tanana River and west of North Pole and Salcha, has grown to over 130,000 acres.
Juneau Note: Wildfires, The Budget and Correspondence Schools Read More »
Anchorage – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 22 into law. Sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, Senate Bill 22 officially recognizes Juneteenth as a state holiday.
NEWS: Governor Signs Legislation Establishing Juneteenth as a State Holiday Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Permanent Fund and its management is critically important to our State. The first item in this newsletter is the meeting held on June 24 about the Fund
Permanent Fund Management, Pharmacy Benefit Managers and much more! Read More »
Together we will march forward in vibration celebration of love, acceptance, and unity within the LGBTQ+ community.
Join us at Anchorage Pride Read More »
