Alaska Matters: The 33rd Alaska Legislature has adjourned
On Wednesday night, the Legislature adjourned “Sine Die.” We are done for the year!
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End of Session, Budget, Bills and much more!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This newsletter is later than usual because…my team and I have had a “recovery” day today. Senate floor adjourned at 11:50 PM last night on Day 121 of session. We are pretty tired today as we clean up the office, preparing to close here in Juneau.
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NEWS: Legislature Approves Easier and Less Invasive Drug and Alcohol Testing Method
JUNEAU – The Alaska State Legislature unanimously approved a simpler option for employers and employees to conduct drug and alcohol testing when the House passed Senate Bill 196 yesterday. Sponsored by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, the bill would add saliva or “oral fluids” to the samples an employer may collect for testing.
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Alaska Matters: The Last Week of the Regular Legislative Session
This week is the last week of regular session. Several important bills have already passed the Legislature, while we consider more legislation. Stay tuned for updates to issues including energy, education, and crime.
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The Empty Office Podcast – Season 2, Episode 17
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin and Mike Mason are joined by Sen. Forrest Dunbar to talk about major pieces of energy legislation under consideration by the Alaska State Legislature.
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National Teacher Appreciation Week
As the 33rd Legislative Session is in the home stretch, don’t forget to follow along as bills will be moving quickly.
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Juneau Note: Last 5 days of Session! Omnibussing, Appointees, Mothers Day and More!
The legislative session is in the final days and it has been hectic although the focus is now only on a few pieces of legislation that are in their final bit of polishing.
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Energy, Pensions, Housing Costs and much more!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, It was an honor for me to carry SB 123, which passed in 2011 with Bipartisan cosponsors and support. It was the first bill that I sponsored and saw passed as a state senator.
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Alaska Matters: The Consolidated Crime Bill
There is one week to go in the Legislative session. Last week, The Senate Judiciary Committee moved the consolidated crime bill, HB 66. The bill includes important pieces of legislation addressing public safety, victim’s rights, and criminal justice.
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NEWS: Alaska Senate Passes Senate Bill 206 to Implement Worker Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work Programs
JUNEAU – Today, by a vote of 18-1, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 206, sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, to establish worker rehabilitation and return-to-work programs across the state. The legislation introduces the Alaska State Workers’ Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work (SAW/RTW) program, a voluntary initiative designed to provide injured workers with the necessary support