Capitol report: Session ends early, budget heads to governor’s office
Sen. Stevens' capitol report.
Capitol Report: Budget, education funding remain on top of the Senate’s agenda
Some major items on the state Senate’s agenda continue to be the budgets, education funding, addressing public employee and teacher retirement, writes Sen. Gary Stevens.
Capitol Report: Session at halfway mark, legislators considering $1,000 BSA increase
Along with the budget, the major items on the Senate’s agenda continue to be education funding, employee and teacher retirement, updating election processes, and tackling Alaska’s ongoing energy issues.
Capitol Report: Boost in public education funding remains a top priority
A report from state Sen. Gary Stevens.
Capitol Report | Boosting public education funds is a top Alaska Senate priority
Stevens recounts education funding, FY26 budget, and task forces.
Capitol Report: Compromise reached on state’s operating, capital budgets
By Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak
Hello from Juneau,
The legislative session has ended after a compromise between Senate and House members on the operating and capital...
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...
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...
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.
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.
