Energy, Budget Work, Education & lots more
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Budget numbers are flying in the House this week, as they debate and amend the Operating Budget on the floor.
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NEWS: Senate Approves Easier and Less Invasive Drug and Alcohol Testing Method
JUNEAU – Employers and employees in Alaska would have a simpler option for drug and alcohol testing under Senate Bill 196, which passed the Senate unanimously today. 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 Budget is Moving Through the Legislature
Today marks the 85th day of session. This week, the House will hear the operating budget and proposed amendments on the House floor and the Senate will hear the capital budget.
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Juneau Note: Hope for Schools, Budget Troubles, Polaris & More!
The 33rd Alaska Legislature is in the remaining 35 days of the second 120-day session. At the end of this session, all bills will ‘die’ and legislators will go back to their home districts.
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The Empty Office Podcast – Season 2, Episode 13
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin & Mike Mason welcome Sen. Scott Kawasaki from Fairbanks to the podcast to talk education funding, election reform, & how to keep a positive attitude during trying political times.
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On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update
I’m holding a town hall meeting on April 20 with the Alaska Department of Transportation to talk about summer construction projects, report on road brine, and get your feedback on winter maintenance.
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PFD Options, Energy Topics, Budget Work & lots more
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Budgets The House Finance committee continues work on the Operating Budget. The Senate Finance committee puts together the Capital Budget with the very limited remaining funds.
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Elvi’s Updates: April Newsletter
We are now over halfway through the Legislative Session. Lawmakers have been busy considering numerous bills on issues to include the budget, education, and infrastructure. There is still much work to be done in the remaining weeks!
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Alaska Matters: April Fool’s Day
The Alaska Model – an example of collaboration across party lines – is on the rise. In this edition of Alaska Matters, I discuss bipartisanship in the Capital (and the kitchen).
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The Empty Office Podcast – Season 2, Episode 12
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin sits down with Rep. Ashley Carrick and a couple of stakeholders working to pass legislation to require insurance companies to cover 12 months of contraceptive services in Alaska.
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