The Latest: Legislation Introduced to Protect Workers Free Speech Rights
Senate Bill 109 prohibits mandatory workplace meetings to prevent union membership
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Juneau Note: Spring time in Juneau, Public Testimony, and more!
Monday was the first day of spring and we are certainly seeing that here in Juneau. The committees are beginning to heat up, the budget is on track to pass in the following week and transfer to the Senate, public testimony is being taken on a wide array of legislation.
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NEWS: Legislation Introduced to Protect Workers Free Speech Rights
(Juneau) – Today, Senator Löki Gale Tobin (D-Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 109 – The Employee Free Speech Act. The bill clarifies the right of employees in Alaska to opt out of employer speech restrictions.
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On the Kenai: March 18, 2023
In the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee this week we considered whether the State’s retirement plan is effective in retaining the employees which provide crucial services. It’s important that any changes we make to improve recruitment and retention do not add to the unfunded liability of our state’s retirement system.
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The Empty Office Podcast – Episode #7
Episode 7: Mike Mason sits down with veteran journalists Tim Bradner and Larry Persily to discuss the Alaska State Legislature and how the institution has changed over the years.
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Alaska Matters: Anchorage Municipal Election
The Anchorage Municipal Election has started and ballots are arriving in mailboxes this week. Information about this year’s ballot and helpful tools from the Anchorage Municipal Clerk’s office are below.
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Halfway There
It’s Day 60 here in the capitol, and we’re halfway through the Constitutional 120-day session. By most accounts, we’ll be done before then.
The Latest: 3 Cool Things
Sen. Tobin co-sponsors SB 88 to set up a new defined-benefit pension plan for public employees and teachers – Senate Transportation discusses non-motorized transportation – Peace Corps lunch and learn
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The Real Deal with Kiehl: Dire Straits
Happy Saint Paddy’s Day, folks! There was a lot of green in the Capitol today. There were also bagpipers. So today I learned the pipes aren’t just Scottish instruments (We also did serious work. I promise.)
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Senate Committee Meetings, TB in Alaska, DB Pension and lots more!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I have a constituent meeting in Anchorage this week. It is on Saturday, March 18 at 12-2 at Cornerstone Church in South Anchorage. Stop by and tell me your thoughts!
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