A.I. Duty Calls
Much work has been underway by groups, companies, policymakers here in the US and abroad to develop roadmaps for tackling all the big questions AI…
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Food Security Focus Continues In 2024
Food & Farm Caucus We are kicking off 2024 and the new session with our first Food and Farm Caucus meeting in the State Capitol…
Evil Lurks – Trafficking Is Occurring in Alaska
WE MUST PASS HB 68 The topic of trafficking in the US ramped up last summer after the film release of The Sound of Freedom…
SB 173 Safe Schools Act Will Deter Active Shooters Taking Lives
Concealed Carry Job Duty Assigned to at Least One Qualified, Trained Individual per School Shortly before we gaveled in for session, I pre-filed SB 173…
Sitting on the Sidelines Is Not An Option
We Need to Rally for Public Accommodation Sanity I received a report this weekend, and I will state right up front, as of this writing,…
Time for a Naval Base & Marine Presence in Alaska
After Senator Lisa Murkowski spoke last week to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature, a speech which included remarks pertaining to the Chinese spy…
News from Hughes Letter: February 20, 2023
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Hope you are feeling Influential and masterful this February 20th! Why, you may ask? Well, I figure feeling a bit presidential…
News From Hughes Letter: February 13, 2023
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As you all know, I am a state senator and serve in Juneau, not Washington, D.C. At the same time, we…