The Main Thing is the Main Thing: Education
No issue has taken precedence this session like the issue of education. It’s often a substantial topic in the legislature, but it has absolutely dominated…
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Tax Convos Ramp Up
Oil & Gas Tax Convo Our first tax conversation will be about SB 92, a bill to institute a new income tax on oil and…
17X: Why Who Plays in the Broadband Sandbox Matters
Off-the-road-system rural Alaska has its perks. It’s not for everyone but with a decade under my belt living in what we used to call “the bush”…
Why a Department of Agriculture Makes Sense for Alaska
Across Alaska’s peaceful and rugged landscapes, a new chapter is unfolding—one that will develop the state’s flourishing promise and secure the well-being of its people.…
HJR 7: It’s So Much More Than Just The PFD
As Alaska stands at a fundamental crossroad, the decisions made today regarding the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) will profoundly influence the state’s economic, cultural, and…
Why is Lady Justice’s Blindfold Slipping in Alaska?
An issue currently rising to the top in Juneau Why is Lady Justice’s blindfold slipping in Alaska? And what can we do about it? We…
Willow Project Passes House, Goes to Senate
A project in the National Petroleum Reserve has suffered some resistance from the Biden administration. The day of reckoning will soon be upon us as…
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…
Student Learning Outcomes Must Be Tied to School Funding
Student Learning Outcomes Must Be Tied to School Funding Are Legislators Listening? I testified under “public testimony” to the Senate Education Committee a couple of…
Food Security and Independence Priority for Alaska
What’s an issue currently rising to the top in Juneau? Food Security and Independence Priority for Alaska What happens if something catastrophic happens to the Port…
A Silver Platter and a Golden Opportunity
We are facing a crisis in our K-12 schools in Alaska. Does the legislature have the political will and fortitude to help our students? Sometimes when…
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…