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Juneau Note: Chats with Legislators, Festival Fun, Juneteenth and More!

After being back for a few weeks since the end of session, I have already been to multiple events in the community and was able to chat with Fairbanksans, visit newly renovated facilities, eat with friends at barbeques and honor soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our country. I also recently submitted my paperwork to officially run for a third term in the Alaska State Senate.

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The 33rd Alaska State Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

Tobin-TheLatest / jenn.gifford

March is now Brain Injury Awareness Month, why we must listen to youth voice, and I was honored to make the final motion to adjourn the 2nd Session of the 33rd Alaska State Legislature.

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Alaska Matters: A New Mayor for Anchorage

Claman-AKMatters / jenn.gifford

Summer has begun, the busiest time of year, and whether you’re traveling with family, hunting and fishing, working in the garden, or enjoying our great trails, we hope you’re enjoying the long days.

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On the Kenai: FY25 Operating and Capital Budget Highlights

Bjorkman-OnTheKenai / jenn.gifford

For the second year in a row, the Alaska Legislature passed a balanced budget that stays within Alaska’s income and avoids drawing from our savings. The Fiscal Year 2025 capital and operating budgets include:

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NEWS: Alaska Senate Unanimously Passes Comprehensive Workers’ Compensation Reform Bill and Extension of Senior Benefits

Kaufman-Press, Press / jenn.gifford

Anchorage – During the last week of the legislative session, the Alaska legislature passed Senate Bill 147, which now encompasses provisions from House Bill 239, Senate Bill 170, Senate Bill 183, and Senate Bill 206. This comprehensive bill aims to significantly enhance the support and resources available to injured workers, streamline administrative processes, and ensure timely

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NEWS: Alaska Legislature Extends Senior Benefits Program

Kawasaki-Press, Press / jenn.gifford

Fairbanks—In a united effort, the Alaska legislature passed amended Senate Bill 147 by Senator James Kaufman, R-Anchorage, to include legislation extending Alaska’s Senior Benefits program, originally sponsored by Senator Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks. Senate Bill 170 and Senate Bill 147 are critical pieces of legislation supporting Alaska’s pioneers by extending the Senior Benefits Program until June 30, 2034. This program, a successor

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