The Latest: 3 (More) Cool Things
My first piece of legislation to pass the Senate, celebrating Korean-Alaska Friendship, and SB 52 has its first hearing in the Senate Finance Committee.
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On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update
I appreciate the participation I got from all of you at our town hall meetings in Kenai and Nikiski over the weekend. Thanks for taking time out of your Saturday to come. Not able to make it? You can give me your thoughts on Alaska’s budget by taking my survey.
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The Empty Office Podcast – Episode #12
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin and Mike Mason sit down with the Executive Director of the Association of Alaska School Boards to talk about public education in Alaska.
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Alaska Matters: Senate Passes Expanded Coverage for New Mothers
This week, the Senate passed Senate Bill 58. This legislation will extend postpartum Medicaid coverage for new mothers from 60 days to 12 months.
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The Real Deal with Kiehl: The All Good News Newsletter
I’ve been squinting when I go outside these days. Luckily we’re in the Capitol longer and longer hours this time of session, so there’s no need to spring for sunglasses.
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Sales Tax, House Budget, Dividend Update, Firewise and lots more!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Senate Finance committee has been working on budget issues with diligence. Now that the House has provided their version of the Operating Budget, that will be the focus. The Senate is completing the Capital Budget work and will send that to the House soon. Since there’s not spare money, it
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Juneau Note: Budget, Work zone Awareness, Bills and More!
The House passed the operating budget to the Senate on Monday. Now, with only 27 days left in session things are starting to kick up, bills are moving in both bodies leading to some great opportunities for public testimony. To learn more about the Budget, Work Zone Awareness Week, Bills on the move and a
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The Latest: Public testimony on increasing the BSA!
Senate Finance is re-opening public testimony tomorrow on SB 52, an act to increase the base student allocation.
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My first bill is moving!
I am pleased to announce that my first bill, SB 77: Muni Property Tax Exemption/Tax Blighted Property, has passed the Senate! It is now being heard in House Community and Regional Affairs. Thank you to Rep. Sumner for cross-sponsoring! If you have any comments or questions about this bill, feel free to reach out to
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The Latest: Constituent Meeting on April 22
Join Senator Löki Gale Tobin at the Lucky Wishbone from 11 am to 12 pm.
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