Neither Snow Nor Snow Nor More Snow Neither Snow Nor Snow Nor More Snow January 28, 2024 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Much of the capital city shut down this week because folks we…

Away We Go! Away We Go! January 19, 2024 Dear Friends and Neighbors, We're back! A mere three feet of snow followed by Taku winds couldn't stop the legislature from getting right…

Coming Soon to a Capitol Near You Coming Soon to a Capitol Near You January 6, 2024 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy New Year to you and yours! A new year means a new session. …

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Session is Coming to Town It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Session is Coming to Town December 13, 2023 Dear Friends and Neighbors, The holiday …

Gratitude & Concern Gratitude & Concern November 3, 2023 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy November! I hope you got to enjoy the trick-or-treaters on Halloween. We had pre…

Early Work Early Work October 20, 2023 Dear Friends and Neighbors, I spent nine days off the grid since the last newsletter. It was great. I had to catch up on the world's terri…

Fun and Games Fun and Games October 6, 2023 Dear Friends and Neighbors, With elections in every organized city in our district, this was a big week for local government. I want t…

School Books & Ferry Tales School Books & Ferry Tales September 27, 2023 Dear Friends and Neighbors, It's been a minute! I hope you enjoyed our unusually sunny summer. I …

The Big Stuff The Big Stuff April 30, 2023 Dear Friends and Neighbors, The session has hit triple digits now—Friday was day 102 of 121. With Finance meeting twice per day, other…

The All Good News Newsletter The All Good News Newsletter April 21, 2023 Dear Friends and Neighbors, I've been squinting when I go outside these days. Luckily we're in the Capito…

Whatever Floats Your Budget Whatever Floats Your Budget April 14, 2023 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Today was the 88th day of session. With just under five weeks left, some stres…

Deep Thoughts for a Big Weekend Deep Thoughts for a Big Weekend April 7, 2023 Dear Friends and Neighbors, It's a holiday-heavy weekend! Passover, Easter, and Ramadan all coincide.…

Oily Options & Speedy Spending Oily Options & Speedy Spending March 31, 2023 Dear Friends and Neighbors, I'm so sorry I missed last week's newsletter. Here's my shot at gi…