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: Just over a month left in the legislative session
Hello from Juneau. There is a little over a month left in this year’s legislative session and, as always, the Capitol is a busy place. Although many matters need to be resolved before adjournment, including finalizing next year’s budget, the Senate continues to make good progress on our work.
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...
