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Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, delivers a legislative update to the joint Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Bjorkman will lead 2 committees in Senate
By Jacob Dye • December 5, 2024 1:30 am

Bjorkman is set to chair the Senate Labor Commerce Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee

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The results of ranked choice tabulation show Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, winning reelection in the race for House District 6. (Screenshot/Gavel Alaska)
Bjorkman, Vance win reelection after tabulation of ranked...
By Jacob Dye • November 20, 2024 1:30 am

An effort to repeal ranked choice voting and the open primary system was very narrowly defeated

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State Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, left, confers with Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, and other members during an April 24, 2024 floor session. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
Opinion: This could be Alaska’s last shot at...
By Larry Persily • November 14, 2024 1:30 am

The next two years may be Alaska’s last chance for productive, bipartisan legislative action.

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Alaska State Sen. Jesse Bjorkman (R-Nikiski), left, and Alaska House Rep. Ben Carpenter (R-Nikiski) participate in the Senate District D candidate forum hosted by the Peninsula Clarion and KDLL 91.9 FM on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at the Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Bjorkman, Carpenter talk economy, energy, education at forum
By Jacob Dye • October 10, 2024 2:30 am

Whoever is elected to the seat will serve a four-year term ending in January 2029

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Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)
Seafood industry roundtable slated to meet next week
By Emilie Springer • September 5, 2024 1:30 am

Local fishermen and seafood industry stakeholders will be able to discuss their concerns

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Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs Senate Bill 179, while Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, right, stands by on Aug. 13, 2024. (Photo provided by Sen. Jesse Bjorkman)
Bjorkman property tax bill signed into law
By Jacob Dye • August 22, 2024 10:30 pm

The bill cuts property taxes for farmers and prevents transfer taxes on the sale of houses

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Homer residents hold political signs in support of Alaska House District 6 candidates at WKFL park in Homer on Aug. 20, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)
Bjorkman, Ruffridge, Vance lead in primary election results
By Jacob Dye • August 21, 2024 1:30 am

House District 8 candidates Elam and Hillyer in close contention

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Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Candidates report fundraising totals ahead of primary election
By Jacob Dye • August 14, 2024 1:30 am

Incumbents still show strong leads in campaign fundraising in all but the race for House District 6

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A ballot partition is at the Kenai No. 2 precinct for Election Day on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
Alaska primary election is on Tuesday
By Jacob Dye • August 14, 2024 1:30 am

Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, walks down the Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai, Alaska, during the Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Rep. Ben Carpenter endorses controversial ‘Project 2025,’ writes...
By Jacob Dye • August 1, 2024 1:30 am

The set of conservative policy proposals were compiled by the Heritage Foundation and other conservative groups

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Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Incumbents show lead in fundraising for state offices
By Jacob Dye • July 25, 2024 1:30 am

Candidate spending is detailed in disclosure forms due Monday

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The Alaska State Capitol on March 1. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Opinion: Physicians oppose Alaska Senate Bill 115 —...
By Kristin Mitchell • May 8, 2024 2:30 am

Alaskans don’t want access to just any health care, they want access to high quality care

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Senate President Gary Stevens, a Kodiak Republican, confers with other senators and legislative staff moments before gavelling in the start of this year’s legislative session at the Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
Senate’s draft operating budget includes outstanding KPBSD pandemic...
By Ashlyn O'Hara • May 8, 2024 2:30 am

Public education advocates, students and staff have doggedly lobbied lawmakers for an increase to the state’s K-12 funding formula

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