Our work on public education continues. After weeks of negotiations, the Legislature finally passed a comprehensive education package that includes a $680 increase to the Base Student Allocation.
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Today is Day 45 of the 120-day legislative session convened in the State Capitol in Juneau. Legislators are preparing for debate and discussion on the only ‘constitutionally’-required items which is the operating and capital budget.
Juneau Note: Education is in the Governors Court, DST on the Horizon & More! Read More »
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy Leap Year!! Welcome to day 45 of the 120 day legislative session.
Trustee Paper, Education, Cook Inlet Gas, Pension & lots more! Read More »
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska State Senate concurred with the House changes to Senate Bill 140, effectively passing the largest increase to school funding in state history with a $680 increase to the Base Student Allocation. Senate Bill 140 will also significantly improve internet connectivity in rural Alaska, provide $10 million in additional funding for
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The House made all the headlines this week. With multiple floor sessions late into the night, they agreed on a major education funding bill.
The Real Deal with Kiehl: Big Bills Read More »
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin and Mike Mason sit down with representatives from the ACLU of Alaska to discuss prison deaths, trans rights, and the politicization of criminal justice reform efforts.
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This week I introduced SB 254 – a bill to provide royalty relief to Cook Inlet gas fields. This bill will work to ensure that we have natural gas to heat our homes and power our lights. Although many renewable energy projects are becoming more economic and competitive, utilities are not able to incorporate renewables
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It is day 39 of session which means we are over a third of the way through session! Bills are moving, even if slowly, in both bodies! After much negotiation in the State House, a historical increase to the BSA was passed last night by a vote of 38-2.
Juneau Note: BSA Increase, Senior Benefits Extended, Theater and More! Read More »
We’re more than a month into the 2024 session, and things have already been rocking and rolling! Senate Finance is even meeting twice a day, which usually doesn’t happen until much later in session.
One Month Done! 🗓️ Read More »
Each year, we send a constituent survey to get feedback on the legislative priorities for our district. By filling out the survey, you can weigh in on important issues such as public education, public safety, the dividend, and essential services.
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