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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The Empty Office Podcast – Episode #11
Sen. Löki Gale Tobin and Mike Mason are joined by Roy Getchell, the Superintendent of the Haines Borough School District, to discuss the effort to increase funding for public education in Alaska.
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On the Kenai: Tonight’s Bear Creek Town Hall is cancelled
My flight from Juneau has been delayed due to the volcano ash that has impacted Alaska travel, and unfortunately, I will not make it back in time for the Bear Creek town hall meeting tonight. I still hope to make it back for the Kenai and Nikiski town hall meetings tomorrow. Have questions you want
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The Real Deal with Kiehl: Whatever Floats Your Budget
Today was the 88th day of session. With just under five weeks left, some stress cracks are starting to show. But we won’t let those get in the way of the work we’re doing!
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Inflation, Budget, Free Clinic with lots more!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Today is day 87 of the session! Please take a look at “What Dividend Makes Sense?” At the community meetings in March, we talked about this topic. There are lots of bills being worked on and/or moving these days. The Operating Budget is in the House but we expect it to
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Alaska Matters: Legislation Update
In this week’s newsletter, we discuss legislation that has passed the Senate, provide a personal legislation update, and share upcoming community events.
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Juneau Note: Town Hall, PFAS, Construction and More!
The Easter weekend was packed with events ranging from the Fabulous Feminist Fundraiser, a joint Legislative Town Hall, visiting friends and constituents and more. It was great to be back and to see the Polaris Building once more before demolition! Want to hear more about the Legislative Town Hall, sponsored bills, local construction and more?
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The Latest: Don’t Legislate Hate
Continued attacks on our community’s most vulnerable takes focus away from the real issues facing Alaska’s schools.
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