The regular session of the 32nd Legislature will be moving toward adjournment on May 19, but a special session will immediately convene on May 20 to continue work on the FY22 budgets. The Governor has also called a second special session to convene in August to appropriate federal COVID-relief funds.
A lot of pieces are beginning to come together as we work toward concluding our legislative session for this year. As our global community continues to work through the unknowns of the COVID-19 pandemic, I am doing everything I can to support certainty for our district and the state.
I hope this finds you healthy and well. The rain and snow continue to fall periodically here in Southeast, but we are feeling the sun return with hints of spring in the air!
Between the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and the State’s budget challenges, we have quite a hill to climb for the work ahead.
I know I join you in the reality of our lives, communities, and world shifting and changing in a matter of weeks, days, and sometimes hours. I share with you feelings of uncertainty and vigilance about the presence of COVID-19 in Alaska, but also a deep sense of gratitude for ‘the helpers.’
With much going on in our world, the economy, and our state, please rest assured that we continue to work hard on the issues facing Alaska here in Juneau. I was looking forward to reconnecting with you during the Cama’i Festival, but I believe the planning team made the right decision to delay the event. As session progresses, feel free to reach out with questions or concerns.
