Coffee Tomorrow and More!
Join Representative Calvin Schrage and I this weekend for coffee and an opportunity to catch up. Saturday the 11th from 10-11am at the Brayton Dr Kaladi Brothers Coffee.
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The Real Deal with Kiehl: Supporting Students, Voting for Vets, & Cross-Examining Canadians
We got unanimity in the Legislature! It’s a red letter week. OK, we only passed two bills, but still…
Juneau Note: Education, Retirement and Elections
The sun has made an appearance in Juneau and the session is heating up. The Governor, yesterday, introduced a bill to provide extra funding for teachers recognizing the Senate request for support for education. My Senate colleague, Senator Cathy Giessel introduced SB88 which would create a better retirement for teachers, public safety workers and critical
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Budget Options, History of School Funding and lots more!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are just over a week away from our next constituent meeting. It will be at Cornerstone Church at 12:00pm-2:00pm on Saturday, March 18. Feel free to stop by and get some cookies and tell us what matters to you!
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The Latest: The Constitution is clear – We must adequately fund public education.
To address the immediate and pressing needs facing every school district in Alaska, it is past time to significantly increase the Base Student Allocation (BSA).
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NEWS: Senator Claman Introduces Legislation Expanding Telehealth Providers and Services
JUNEAU – Today, Senator Matt Claman (D – Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 91, legislation that expands telehealth providers and services available to Alaskans.
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The Empty Office Podcast – Episode #5
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin sits down with her mentor, former State Senator Tom Begich, to discuss life inside and outside of the Alaska State Senate. Special intro and outro music by Tom Begich.
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On the Kenai: March 4, 2023
I introduced SB 87 this week to allow sawmill operators here on the Kenai and around the state to become certified to grade and sell specified grades of dimensional lumber for use in residential construction. This will create economic opportunities for small businesses, and will allow Peninsula residents to take advantage of our abundant timber
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The Real Deal with Kiehl: Mending & Mismanagement
OK. We’ve had enough snow to last me for a bit. You? I’m rushing to get the newsletter out in time to have some First Friday fun. I hope you’ll do the same. But before I hit send, I just want to mark the date: today would have been Dennis Egan’s 76th birthday. He put
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NEWS: Senator Stevens Introduces Legislation Increasing the Minimum Age for Tobacco and E-Cigarettes From 19 to 21
JUNEAU – On Wednesday, Senate President Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak) introduced Senate Bill 89, which seeks to increase the minimum age to buy, sell, and possess tobacco and E-cigarettes from 19 to 21 years old, and also places a point-of-sale (retail sales) tax on electronic smoking products (ESPs). The tax would apply to closed-system ESPs when