The Real Deal with Kiehl: Ack! This Newsletter is Late!
Sorry to be so far behind on getting you this newsletter! The legislature looks at the governor’s executive orders this week.
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The Empty Office Podcast – Season 2, Episode 9
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin and Mike Mason sit down with the Chief Financial Officer for the Anchorage School District to discuss fund balances, pupil transportation, and education funding.
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On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update
This is a great opportunity! Train on the Kenai Peninsula with SOLO, the oldest continuously operating wilderness medical school worldwide!
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Dunbar Dispatch: March Session Update
It has been a busy last couple of months at the Capitol. We have been working hard to address a multitude of urgent issues including education funding, power line upgrades in the Railbelt, the impending Cook Inlet natural gas shortage, and the consideration of the governor’s Executive Orders that would shutter several popular boards and commissions. Here’s a brief update on what my office has been doing. As always, my door is always open. Please feel free to give our office a call if you have any questions or concerns.
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Alaska Matters: Funding for Cook Inlet Energy Transmission
As our Anchorage school students begin spring break, we’ve had a busy week in Juneau working to address Cook Inlet energy, public education funding, and governor’s executive orders.
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Juneau Note: Coming Home, EOs, What Happens to Education? Testimony & More!
The Legislature has been incredibly busy during the first 50 days of the 120 day session. Since many of the legislators will be in Anchorage for the Fur Rendezvous and their Anchorage Caucus town hall, two of my colleagues in the House also decided to come to Fairbanks to host our own open house!
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NEWS: Senate Passes Bill Focused on Getting Alaskans Back to Work
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska State Senate took a significant step forward in addressing critical shortcomings in Alaska’s Workers’ Compensation System by unanimously passing Senate Bill 147, sponsored by Senator James Kaufman, R-Anchorage. This bill improves the efficiency, fairness, and predictability of Alaska’s reemployment system, enhancing support for injured workers and fostering a more resilient
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Education Funding, Executive Orders, Cook Inlet Energy & lots more!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Education Funding We are in daily conversation with the House and with the Governor, in an effort to reach an agreement on education funding and the list of items to include in the bill.
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☕Meet Me for Coffee!
I wanted to reach out with an invitation and a reminder. Representative Saddler and I are hosting an event at Jitters on Saturday to chat with all of you. We’ll be there from 10:30am to noon, and then we’ll head to…
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NEWS: Mental Health Curriculum for K-12 Education Passes Senate
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 24, which seeks to include mental health education in the existing K-12 health curriculum to inform students of vital information about mental health symptoms, resources, and treatment. Sponsored by Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, the legislation requires the Department of Education and Early Development and Department of
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