Good morning, Alaska! For your Sunday reading, a look at the issue that will consume the #akleg for the next few months: Should the Alaska Permanent Fund prioritize short-term needs or long-term needs? (thread) adn.com/politics/alask…

TODAY: We sent a letter to the Alaska Vaccine Allocation Advisory Committee urging them to provide incarcerated people access to the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1b of distribution and on equal terms with other congregate settings. Read more: acluak.org/en/news/aclu-a…

My family and I are so looking forward to this! We’ll be cozy in the car after an afternoon of ice skating, and enjoying live music on the radio, takeout dinner, and fireworks outside. So grateful for our city and all those who make it wonderful! Come on out!

The Alaska COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force is opening up appointment scheduling for Alaskans 65 years of age and older – on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at noon, with appointments starting Monday, Jan. 11. More here: Covidvax.Alaska.gov or in the press release: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/AKDHS…

Join us tomorrow live on Alaska Public Media's Talk of Alaska! alaskapublic.org/2020/12/31/how…

I don’t recognize my country as I watch the events unfold in DC. Please let those at the Capitol remain safe.

And to follow up, and be clear: I believe that every elected official and leader who has emboldened this behavior (and/or participated in it) must be held accountable. As a newly elected Alaska official, I recommit to standing up for justice.

Restaurant owners! United Way of Anchorage, Alaska Hospitality Retailers, and the Muni of Anchorage have $600K for restaurants to provide meals for residents in need. To be considered, restaurants must apply by TODAY. 15 will be selected tomorrow. alaskahospitalityretailers.com/alaska.../

As usual, Anchorage Public Library on trend!

Initial claims for AK over 4000 and continuing regular claims close to 20,000. I know there has been a lot of talk of the opportunity cost of overdrawing the fund. What is the opportunity cost of not trying to repair an economy that is really struggling?

Campaign kickoff is TODAY! Come on out to ⁦Anchorage Brewing⁩ 5:30-7:00, and let’s get ready for another fun and successful campaign to champion East Anchorage! Can’t wait to see you! facebook.com/10005810265702…

THANK YOU to all who came out and donated tonight! Deacon and I had a great time seeing and hearing from everyone! We are looking forward to this next campaign season — and we’re off to a fabulous start!