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June 16, 2026 at 10:41 PM

Elvi's Updates- Special Session Progress

From Juneau to You! Special Session Progress On May 19, the Governor called the Alaska Legislature into a Special Session to continue work on the Alaska LNG Project. The Special Session officially began on May 21. The focus of the session is House Bill 381, relating to local contributions to public …

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May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Elvi's Updates- May 2025 Finishing Out the Session Strong!

From Juneau to You! Celebrating the 34th Legislature SB 40 – Hispanic Heritage This bill was signed into law on May 8th after passing with bipartisan support. This legislation designates September 15 to October 15 each year as Hispanic Heritage Month in Alaska. It honors the many contributions Hispa…

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May 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM

Elvi's Updates - May Newsletter 2026

Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget Update The Alaska State Senate approved Senate Bill 214, the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget. This budget allocates a total of $248 million from Unrestricted General Funds (UGF) and leverages nearly $2 billion in federal matching funds. A primary focus of the budget i…

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April 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Elvi's Updates - March Newsletter 2026

March was Women’s Hist ory Month Last year, Senate Bill 43 achieved an important milestone by formally recognizing the month of March as Women’s History Month in Alaska. This is more than symbolic, it is a meaningful way to honor those who came before us, those who inspire us today, and the next gen…

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March 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Elvi's Updates - March Newsletter 2026

Black History Month in the Capitol February was Black History Month, a time to honor, reflect on, and celebrate the profound contributions Black Americans have made to our nation’s history. It is a month not only of remembrance, but of recognition: recognition of resilience, leadership, innovation, …

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February 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Elvi's Updates - February Newsletter 2026

Session is Here! My office is back in Juneau, and we are officially back in the swing of things as the legislative session gets underway. My team and I are preparing for a busy session filled with important policy discussions and meetings with colleagues and stakeholders. I remain focused on advanci…

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January 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Elvi's Updates - January Newsletter 2026

Analysis of the Governor's Budget Summary of Governor Dunleavy’s Proposed Budget Budget Overview: Governor Dunleavy released his budget proposal on December 11, 2025. The plan projects approximately $15.3 billion in total state revenue, including close to $6.2 billion in unrestricted general funds. …

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December 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Elvi's Updates - December Newsletter 2025

Gearing Up for the Legislative Session! With Legislative Session beginning on January 20th, my team and I have been meeting with stakeholders to gather input, understand current challenges, and refine our legislative priorities. These conversations help ensure our goals reflect the needs of the peop…

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November 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Elvi's Updates - October Newsletter 2025

Standing Together for Western Alaska Photo by Alaska National Guard Over the weekend of October 11–12, the remnants of Typhoon Halong struck Western Alaska, severely impacting the coastal villages of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. The storm displaced around 1,000 residents from their homes. Tragically, on…

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October 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Elvi's Updates - October Newsletter 2025

Legislative Council Update As a member of the Joint Legislative Council Committee, I attended the September 10 meeting where the council, acting on behalf of the Alaska Legislature when not in session, voted to authorize potential litigation against Governor Mike Dunleavy. Background The issue cente…

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September 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Elvi's Updates - August Newsletter 2025

Juneau Special Session Success Mentioned in my previous August Newsletter, on August 2nd, I returned to Juneau with my fellow colleagues for a Special Session called by the Governor. I am pleased to share that we successfully restored over $50 million in state funding for public education and overro…

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August 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Elvi's Updates - August Newsletter 2025

Heading Back to Juneau for a Special Session On August 2nd, I’ll be returning to Juneau to join my colleagues for a Special Session called by the Governor. The official agenda includes proposals to establish a Department of Agriculture and education reforms. However, we also see this as an opportuni…

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July 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM

Elvi's Updates - July Newsletter 2025

From Juneau to You! Governor Dunleavy’s Veto of Education Funding: A Historic and Harmful Decision Governor Dunleavy used a line-item veto to cut $200 per student from the Base Student Allocation (BSA), a first in Alaska’s history. This decision comes despite bipartisan legislative support to increa…

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May 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM

Elvi's Updates- May 2025 Finishing Out the Session Strong!

From Juneau to You! Let's celebrate these great accomplishments!!! SB43 – Women’s History Month This bill aligns with the federal recognition of Women’s History Month by officially designating March as Women’s History Month in Alaska statute. It honors the countless contributions women have made to …

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May 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Elvi's Updates- May 2025 Finishing Out the Session Strong!

From Juneau to You! Education Funding: A Failed Veto Override What's Next? This legislative session, the Alaska State Legislature has been working diligently to ensure that our public schools receive the resources they need to serve every student across the state. I am proud to stand with the legisl…

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April 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Elvi's Updates- March 2025 Happy Women's History Month!

From Juneau to You! Education Funding: A Top Priority This Legislative Session Alaska’s public schools are facing financial challenges due to nearly a decade of stagnant Base Student Allocation (BSA) funding. Rising inflation, higher operational costs, and growing student needs have forced many dist…

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March 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Elvi's Updates- March 2025 Happy Women's History Month!

From Juneau to You! Reminder: PFD Application Deadline & Office Closures As we enter March, we’re nearing the end of PFD application season! All applications must be submitted by March 31st at 11:59 p.m. To apply online between January 1 and March 31, visit the PFD homepage and click “CLICK HERE TO …

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February 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Elvi's Updates- February 2025 Session Gets Moving

From Juneau to You! Alaska Senate Majority As the legislative session gains momentum, I’m pleased to report that things are running smoothly in the Senate Majority. We’ve hit the ground running with a shared commitment to serving Alaskans and addressing the unique opportunities and challenges facing…

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January 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM

Elvi's Updates- January

From Juneau to You! Free Legal Services for Low-Income Alaskans on MLK Day! Anchorage residents can access free legal assistance on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20, 2025. The Alaska Bar Association and its partners will host the event at the Mountain View Girls and Boys Club from Noon to 4 PM…

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January 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Elvi's Updates- January

From Juneau to You! A Look Ahead: Prefiling Bills for the Upcoming Session I'm excited to share a preview of the bills I'll be prefiling for the upcoming legislative session. I'm committed to building upon the progress we've made last session and bringing back several key pieces of legislation that …

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December 11, 2024 at 8:24 PM

December Constituent Coffee

From Juneau to You! Please join me for coffee and conversation! As always, it is my honor to work for you! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to my office at: Clark Bickford Chief of Staff 907-269-0155 Deirdre Goins Legislative Aide 907-269-0174 Jeff Stepp Legislative Council Ai…

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December 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Elvi's Updates- December

From Juneau to You! A New Legislative Era Begins I'm thrilled to announce that the Senate and House have come together to form bipartisan majorities! This is a significant step forward for our state. Senate Leadership President: Senator Gary Stevens Majority Leader: Senator Cathy Giessel Rules Commi…

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November 2, 2024 at 1:00 AM

Elvi's Updates- November

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, Well, I guess winter has arrived. A record-breaking one-day snowfall has blanketed our city. To help you navigate the winter weather, the municipality has updated its snow-plowing road maintenance website. This website provides real-time updates on road conditions, …

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October 2, 2024 at 1:00 AM

Elvi's Updates- October

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, I hope you are doing well and enjoying the last warm days before the cold settles in. That means our roadways are adorned with many campaign signs as we prepare for the upcoming election. With just 34 days remaining the end is in sight! Voting is a valuable and esse…

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September 4, 2024 at 1:00 AM

Elvi's Updates- August

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, As the leaves begin to change color and the days grow shorter, it's clear that the crispness of autumn is in the air. With kids back in school, I hope you are settling into a familiar rhythm. I'm committed to ensuring that the voices of all Alaskans are heard during…

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August 5, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Elvi's Updates- July

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, I hope you've been soaking up the last rays of summer sunshine! It’s hard to believe that the lazy days of summer are winding down. As the leaves begin to hint at their autumnal transformation, we’re reminded that the new school year is quickly approaching. You’ve p…

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July 3, 2024 at 11:56 PM

Elvi's Updates- June

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, I hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying your summer! The summer solstice was just under two weeks ago now, on June 21st, marking the longest day of the year across much of the Northern Hemisphere. Here in Alaska, the summer solstice takes on even more sig…

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June 5, 2024 at 1:00 AM

Elvi's Updates- End of Session Part II

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying summer. It's hard to believe another legislative session has come to a close. I want to take a moment to reflect on the past few months in session with a focus on the interim. The session concluded on May 15th after man…

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May 2, 2024 at 6:23 PM

Elvi's Updates- End of Session

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, The 33rd Alaska State Legislature will soon be coming to an end, marking the close of this year's 121-day legislative session. Over the past several months, legislators worked diligently to pass legislation on a variety of important issues affecting Alaskans such as…

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April 17, 2024 at 1:30 AM

Elvi's Updates- Reminder

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, I will host a virtual constituent meeting this Thursday, April 18th at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. There are many issues facing my district and the State. During these difficult times, government representatives need direct feedback from the people they serve to better unders…

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April 3, 2024 at 1:00 AM

Elvi's Updates- April Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, We are now over halfway through the Legislative Session. Lawmakers have been busy considering numerous bills on issues to include the budget, education, and infrastructure. There is still much work to be done in the remaining weeks! I also wanted to remind everyone …

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March 2, 2024 at 2:00 AM

Elvi's Updates- March Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, March is here and spring is that much closer! After a long winter, we will begin to welcome the signs of new growth, longer days, and warmer weather. Daffodils and tulips will soon begin emerging from the ground to spread their cheerful colors across our community. …

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February 3, 2024 at 2:16 AM

Elvi's Updates- February Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, February marks Black History Month, a celebration of Black achievements, culture, and history that has been observed annually in the United States since 1926. What began as "Negro History Week" proposed by noted historian Carter G. Woodson has grown into a month-lon…

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January 1, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Elvi's Updates- January Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season spent with family and friends. As we begin 2024, I am filled with optimism and hope for what we can accomplish together during the 2nd half of the 33rd Legislature which begins on January 16th. The upcomi…

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December 2, 2023 at 2:00 AM

Elvi's Updates- December Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, The Alaska Legislative Session is quickly approaching! The session is set to begin on January 16th in Juneau. With the start of the session a little less than two months away, I am gearing up for what I expect to be a busy session addressing the state's budget and p…

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November 2, 2023 at 1:00 AM

Elvi's Updates- November Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, National Native American Heritage Month, observed annually in November, holds special significance here in Alaska. As home to hundreds of Native tribes and the highest percentage of Indigenous people of any state, Alaska has deep ancestral and cultural ties to Nativ…

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October 3, 2023 at 1:00 AM

Elvi's Updates- October Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, I hope you have had a great fall. Looking at the mountains, it'll only be a matter of time before the snow blankets our city for the next several months. Please be careful when traveling on snowy/slippery roads because, as you know, the roads can get very slippery a…

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September 15, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Elvi's Updates- Town Hall

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, There is a Town Hall meeting this Saturday, you can participate in person or via Zoom. Representative Andy Josephson, Representative Galvin, and I are hosting a town hall to hear from you! We will discuss topics such as childcare, housing, schools, workforce develop…

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September 2, 2023 at 1:00 AM

Elvi's Updates- September Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, I hope all students have had a restful summer break and are ready to dive back into their studies for the new school year. As your Senator, I want to express how excited I am to see students continuing their educational journey. Getting an education is so important …

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August 4, 2023 at 1:00 AM

Elvi's Updates- July Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, Summer continues to move along! I hope that you, your family and friends have found time to get outside and enjoy some of what this beautiful state has to offer! This summer, my staff and I have been attending events (see previous issues), holding constituent meetin…

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July 15, 2023 at 1:00 AM

Elvi's Updates- Constituent Meeting

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, Time is running out, and I wanted to remind you that there is only 1 day left until my Constituent Meeting! Take advantage of this great opportunity to share what issues matter to you most. The event will be held on Saturday at 11 AM, and I hope to see you there. If…

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July 1, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Elvi's Updates- July Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, We have finally reached Solstice weekend. Now that we have passed the longest day of the year where we received 22 hours of functional sunlight here in Anchorage, we can start looking forward to shorter days. Remember to get out, make the most of the rest of the sum…

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June 1, 2023 at 8:11 PM

Elvi's Updates- June Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, Our office has officially transitioned to the interim. This means that my staff (with the exception of Jeff) and I will be working in Anchorage. Jeff is working in my Juneau Office. This also means that we are here for you, so I encourage you to please reach out usi…

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May 20, 2023 at 1:03 AM

Elvi's Updates- Budget Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, We have officially reached the end of the session! For the past four months, I have worked diligently with my colleagues to address the issues of the state. As you may have guessed, this work wasn't easy but I found it vital to put aside differences and work across …

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May 2, 2023 at 1:11 AM

Elvi's Updates- May Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, We are quickly approaching the end of the session. With only 16 days left, much has been accomplished thus far (see more below). As we begin to finish the session and transition from being in Juneau to Anchorage, remember that my office is here for you. Please don't…

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April 1, 2023 at 1:30 AM

Elvi's Updates- April Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, The session has been great, especially for the Senate working together within our bi-partisan majority. We are officially halfway through the Legislative session with today marking the 73rd day - we will definitely be in session for the constitutionally required 121…

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March 2, 2023 at 2:32 AM

Elvi's Updates- February Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, Women’s History Month started off as a week-long celebration in 1982 but continued to pass joint resolutions in Congress. In 1987 it was designated as a month-long celebration in March. This designation states that each president should proclaim March as Women’s His…

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February 3, 2023 at 3:32 AM

Elvi's Updates- January Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, Happy Black History Month! During the 31st Alaska Legislature, Senate Bill 40 passed which placed Black History Month within our state statutes. This month brings public awareness to the many contributions African Americans have had on education, arts, laws, and var…

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January 2, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Elvi's Updates- December Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, Happy New Year! Here’s to feeling thankful for the year behind and enthusiastic for the year ahead. I hope that everyone stays healthy and prosperous. I look forward to a productive 33rd Legislative Session! Governor's Budget Governor Dunleavy released his FY24 Budg…

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November 19, 2022 at 2:00 AM

Elvi's Updates- November Newsletter

From Juneau to You! Dear Friends, As you know, I've been busy running for re-election and existing protocol does not allow sitting legislators to send legislative newsletters while running an active campaign. I'm back!! Thank you for your unwavering support this election cycle. I look forward to con…

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