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On the Kenai: DOT Requests Local Input on Highway Project from Sterling to Soldotna

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Alaska DOT has prioritized the Sterling Highway Safety Corridor for improvements with the goal of making the highway from Soldotna to Sterling safer and easier to use. Initially, this project was planned as a divided four lane highway with a depressed median. This design has limited driveway and left turn access with the goal of […]

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Juneau Note: Last E-News…For a Little While!

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After being back for a few weeks since the end of session, I have already been to multiple events in the community and was able to chat with Fairbanksans, visit newly renovated facilities, eat with friends at barbeques and honor soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our country. I also recently submitted my paperwork to officially run for a third term in the Alaska State Senate.

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NEWS: Alaska Legislature Passes Comprehensive Local Tax Exemption Legislation to Benefit Farmers and Homebuyers

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Nikiski, AK – Prior to the recent conclusion of its session in May, the Alaska Legislature passed Senate Bill 179, sponsored by Senator Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski. This legislation, a result of extensive discussions with realtors, farmers, and municipal representatives, prohibits local governments from adding transfer taxes to the sale of houses and other real property, improves the

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Juneau Note: Chats with Legislators, Festival Fun, Juneteenth and More!

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After being back for a few weeks since the end of session, I have already been to multiple events in the community and was able to chat with Fairbanksans, visit newly renovated facilities, eat with friends at barbeques and honor soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our country. I also recently submitted my paperwork to officially run for a third term in the Alaska State Senate.

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