Capitol Report: Too early to say yet what budget document will look like
Although much work remains before adjournment, we are making steady progress on the budget and other key issues.
Capitol Report: 2022 session draws to a close in a few short weeks
With just a few weeks left in the 2022 session, I am continuing to work on getting my personal legislation through the legislative process. One of my bills, SB 45, took a step forward when it passed the Senate on Tuesday, April 19. The goal of the bill is to align state law with federal law by bringing the minimum age to sell or possess tobacco and electronic smoking products (ESPs) from 19 to 21.
Capitol Report: Millions budgeted for District P infrastructure projects
Hello from Juneau. The gavel fell on the second session of the 32nd Alaska State Legislature on Wednesday, May 18, after a flurry of activity on adjournment day. Among the final hours’ business was passage of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and numerous bills, including some of my personal legislation.
March 2024 Legislative update
By Sen. Gary Stevens Hello from Juneau. The legislative session is now at the halfway mark and the work in the Capitol continues at a busy...
Education funds still a top legislative priority
By Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak Hello from Juneau, Things are moving at a fast pace as we near the end of our session. The major items...
Capitol Report: Budget issues again will dominate 2020 legislative debate
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget will be unveiled by mid-December, a little over a month before session begins.
Deep cuts expected in Dunleavy’s revised budget
Hello again from the Capitol. The 2019 session is now in its fourth week and the Capitol is a busy place. In recent weeks,...
Budget process involves public input to finance committees
Hello again from Juneau. As always, there is a lot going on in the Capitol, but the topic getting the most attention is, of...
Legislative focus glued to Dunleavy’s budget proposal
Greetings from Juneau. We are nearly two months into this year’s legislative session, and though committees are debating bills and holding confirmations for gubernatorial...
Focus remains on Fiscal Year 2020 budget
Hello from Juneau. With the Legislature now in its third month, it is a very active time in the Capitol. While committees debate legislation...
