Scott Kawasaki

As Alaskans struggle to fully recover from COVID-19, now is not the time to take more resources from our elders.

We call on our colleagues to bring the Legislature back into session and get Alaska small businesses the relief they need.

If we invest in pre-kindergarten programs now, Alaskans can expect to save as much as $364 million per year in the long term.

State officials have a duty to help ease the transition for those families coming to Alaska who serve our nation, and this is one way we can do that.

Your PFD is at grave risk. As the Alaska Supreme Court observed: The only way to protect the PFD now is through a constitutional amendment.

OPINION: Alaska faces tough budget decisions but we need to maintain both our faith and investments in Alaska's future.