Why did DEED change its tune?? Because 👏of 👏you👏 Your 600 comments. Your relentless push for transparency, fact-based findings, and accountability. Alaska's kids were at risk of losing lunch programs, after school activities, family supports, and you stood up. I couldn't be more thankful.

My office took a painful call this week. A woman wanted help for her boyfriend from Juneau. For more than a year they've talked online. She helped him financially-—sending her retirement savings and borrowing against her house. She still didn't realize: he's not real. A classic 'romance scam.' 1/2

DEC is using my bill to keep toxic PFAS out of Alaska water!

Flood peak is expected tomorrow morning, between 11 and 12 feet. By comparison, this summer’s flood was 16.65 feet. Things should be OK, but a lot of people will be watching anxiously. #akwx #Alaska

Unauthorized art at the Anchorage LIO. I like it. #akleg

Today we overrode Governor Dunleavy’s vetoes of school funding and the audit bill. It’s a shame it came to this, but a supermajority knew: schools need funding and Alaskans need the auditor checking the books. I hope next time we’ll find ways to move Alaska forward by collaborating.

Yesterday the governor vetoed SB 156, my bill helping small Alaska fishing businesses. That’s a weird move. First because it built on work I helped him do last year. I was glad to help Alaskans, and even though my name was on that policy I took pains to share credit with the governor. 1/3

Juneau is now at measurable precipitation in 39 of the prior 40 days. This last occurred in 1999 when there was an amazing streak of 49 consecutive days and 71 out of 72 days. Only 3 other instances (39 out of 40 days) have occurred in the 82-year period of record. @alaskawx.bsky.social

It was a real privilege to honor your work!

Save the date for our post-session town hall! #akleg @jessekiehl.bsky.social

An omnibus elections bill is being heard today in House Finance. Please testify today! #akleg

Good relations with our Canadian friends and neighbors really matter to Americans. Check out this write up on Skagway and Haines!

I hope to see many friends and neighbors Sat 4/5 NOON at the Capitol! #alaskapolitics #akleg

Public testimony pro-tip: DON'T USE the speaker phone or hands free headsets. Your voice gets muffled and words become garbled. Speak through your handheld to ensure the committee members hear your input. 🤳☎️📲 Now, go tell your friends.

Hearing families across AK support funding for K12/HomeSchool/charter/correspondence as the state priority. Several hours more to come! #akleg

Snow falling thru sunshine in the Tongass. I hope it brings you a moment of peace or a smile. #AlaskaSky

I misspoke when talking to the reporter: I referred to the Alaska constitution when I meant state law.

Come tell me and my colleagues where the state should put your resources! #akleg

Senate Bill 31 would allow law enforcement officers and victims of certain crimes to enroll in a program that gives them a P.O. Box as a mailing address, to keep their home address confidential on public filings and other documents.

The 2025 legislative session begins in just 11 days. Catch all the action from opening day to sine die on Gavel Alaska and at gavelalaska.org. #akleg

Good story today by Iris Samuels at @adn.com about a huge problem in Alaska's state government that may have been exacerbated by the faulty rollout of a program championed by the governor: www.adn.com/alaska-news/... #akleg

JAR’s annual calendar is made up of pets who win a photo contest, voted on by the community. And the whole thing — from the contest to the calendars themselves — is a fundraiser to support the daily needs of all the pets waiting to be adopted at the shelter.

To clear up any confusion: Elimination of WEP & GPO provisions of Social Security are great news for thousands of Alaskans. But doesn’t change fact Alaska still has worst retirement system in America. AK teachers, police and firefighters still get no pension & no Social Security

Alaska airports are making solid progress getting rid of toxic PFAS since my bill. DOT and CCFR are leading the way! Next step: DEC is working to help rural villages get rid of old PFAS poison under the bill. They plan to get started early in the new year!

We're hosting a holiday open house in the Capitol this Friday! Please join Rep. Story, Rep. Hannan, & me any time from 11:30 - 1. There will be snacks. #akleg

I got to read a Hannuka story to the kids at Montessori Borealis today! Herschel is now an annual tradition. Talking to schools is one of my favorite parts of this work! (And stories make better video than the talk with JDHS Government students last week...) #akleg

Got to give a Capitol tour to the Soldotna High hockey team this afternoon. Fine young Alaskans! Also, Go #crimsonbears!

This is excellent news! Competition will continue and Southeast Alaska won’t face near-monopoly prices for food.

Pardoning your own family is not why Americans grant a president power. And it just boosts the garbage lines about ‘they’re all corrupt’ and ‘they’re all the same.’ We build a better America by doing good for people and working to stop bad stuff. Perks for our own families should be off the list.

Latest update shows No on 2 pulling ever so slightly ahead! This is not a final result, but… 🤞