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My five-year-old granddaughter practices her reading. The Alaska Reads Act moved out of the Senate Education Committee last week and will be heard in Senate…

With plenty of energy (coffee helps!) for what is already a demanding, lively, and pivotal session, Rep. DeLena Johnson and I stand ready with our…

Merry Christmas and Blessed Holidays! Copyright © 2019 Senator Shelley Hughes. All rights reserved.

One of many postcards received from constituents during the legislative session. Many were accompanied by red pens encouraging my support of a right-sized budget and line…

With our World War II hero, Z.W. “Ski” Kowalewski, who received a Congressional Record award and is quite proud of it as he should be!…

Bright and early on Thursday mornings, Sen. Hughes attends the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Subcommittee meetings to drill down in the numbers. Last…

My staff is one hardworking team, putting in long hours to do what’s right for Alaskans. In addition to budget work, our focus has been…

Women currently serving Alaska at the state and federal levels. When we were called to gather for this photo, I suggested that the photographers also…

Senator Hughes chairing the confirmation hearing for Attorney General Designee Kevin Clarkson. The hearing was a joint committee with both Judiciary and State Affairs members present. Friends and…

This photo was taken on the first day of the 31st Legislature.  I feel comfortable speaking for my colleagues when I say that we look…

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