Jesse Kiehl
@jessekiehl.bsky.social
Alaska State Senator for District B - northern Southeast Alaska. (Also a husband, dad, and frequent volunteer in middle schools.)
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Why did DEED change its tune??
Because 👏of 👏you👏
Your 600 comments. Your relentless push for transparency, fact-based findings, and accountability.
Alaska's kids were at risk of losing lunch programs, after school activities, family supports, and you stood up.
I couldn't be more thankful.
Because 👏of 👏you👏
Your 600 comments. Your relentless push for transparency, fact-based findings, and accountability.
Alaska's kids were at risk of losing lunch programs, after school activities, family supports, and you stood up.
I couldn't be more thankful.
Alaska's education department is asking the state school board not to pass a controversial regulation change that could limit school funding from local governments, instead asking for it to be sent back to the department for further refinement.
Alaska education officials ask for another delay on proposed change to funding regulations
Local officials warn that services and funds provided to school districts by boroughs and municipal governments could be cut if the state’s proposed regulation passes.
www.adn.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Why did DEED change its tune??
Because 👏of 👏you👏
Your 600 comments. Your relentless push for transparency, fact-based findings, and accountability.
Alaska's kids were at risk of losing lunch programs, after school activities, family supports, and you stood up.
I couldn't be more thankful.
Because 👏of 👏you👏
Your 600 comments. Your relentless push for transparency, fact-based findings, and accountability.
Alaska's kids were at risk of losing lunch programs, after school activities, family supports, and you stood up.
I couldn't be more thankful.
My office took a painful call this week. A woman wanted help for her boyfriend from Juneau. For more than a year they've talked online. She helped him financially-—sending her retirement savings and borrowing against her house. She still didn't realize: he's not real. A classic 'romance scam.'
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October 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My office took a painful call this week. A woman wanted help for her boyfriend from Juneau. For more than a year they've talked online. She helped him financially-—sending her retirement savings and borrowing against her house. She still didn't realize: he's not real. A classic 'romance scam.'
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DEC is using my bill to keep toxic PFAS out of Alaska water!
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September 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
DEC is using my bill to keep toxic PFAS out of Alaska water!
September 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Today we overrode Governor Dunleavy’s vetoes of school funding and the audit bill. It’s a shame it came to this, but a supermajority knew: schools need funding and Alaskans need the auditor checking the books.
I hope next time we’ll find ways to move Alaska forward by collaborating.
I hope next time we’ll find ways to move Alaska forward by collaborating.
August 3, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Today we overrode Governor Dunleavy’s vetoes of school funding and the audit bill. It’s a shame it came to this, but a supermajority knew: schools need funding and Alaskans need the auditor checking the books.
I hope next time we’ll find ways to move Alaska forward by collaborating.
I hope next time we’ll find ways to move Alaska forward by collaborating.
Yesterday the governor vetoed SB 156, my bill helping small Alaska fishing businesses. That’s a weird move. First because it built on work I helped him do last year. I was glad to help Alaskans, and even though my name was on that policy I took pains to share credit with the governor.
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July 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Yesterday the governor vetoed SB 156, my bill helping small Alaska fishing businesses. That’s a weird move. First because it built on work I helped him do last year. I was glad to help Alaskans, and even though my name was on that policy I took pains to share credit with the governor.
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Juneau is now at measurable precipitation in 39 of the prior 40 days. This last occurred in 1999 when there was an amazing streak of 49 consecutive days and 71 out of 72 days. Only 3 other instances (39 out of 40 days) have occurred in the 82-year period of record. @alaskawx.bsky.social
Juneau now has recorded measurable precipitation on 37 of the last 38 days. The last time this was accomplished was Dec-Jan 2011-12. Prior to that it was Oct-Nov 2008. On average, it has about a 10-12 year recurrence interval. Every other historical occurrence was between Sept and early Jan.
June 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Juneau is now at measurable precipitation in 39 of the prior 40 days. This last occurred in 1999 when there was an amazing streak of 49 consecutive days and 71 out of 72 days. Only 3 other instances (39 out of 40 days) have occurred in the 82-year period of record. @alaskawx.bsky.social
It was a real privilege to honor your work!
“The members of the 34th Alaska State Legislature celebrate and honor the work of Vera Starbard, Alaska State Writer Laureate.”
I received a legislative citation today, sponsored and presented by Sen. Jesse Kiehl. Gunalchéesh! Now, Alaska, let’s go create more beautiful stories!
I received a legislative citation today, sponsored and presented by Sen. Jesse Kiehl. Gunalchéesh! Now, Alaska, let’s go create more beautiful stories!
June 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
It was a real privilege to honor your work!
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Save the date for our post-session town hall! #akleg @jessekiehl.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Save the date for our post-session town hall! #akleg @jessekiehl.bsky.social
Good relations with our Canadian friends and neighbors really matter to Americans. Check out this write up on Skagway and Haines!
April 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Good relations with our Canadian friends and neighbors really matter to Americans. Check out this write up on Skagway and Haines!
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I hope to see many friends and neighbors Sat 4/5 NOON at the Capitol! #alaskapolitics #akleg
April 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I hope to see many friends and neighbors Sat 4/5 NOON at the Capitol! #alaskapolitics #akleg
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Public testimony pro-tip:
DON'T USE the speaker phone or hands free headsets.
Your voice gets muffled and words become garbled.
Speak through your handheld to ensure the committee members hear your input. 🤳☎️📲
Now, go tell your friends.
DON'T USE the speaker phone or hands free headsets.
Your voice gets muffled and words become garbled.
Speak through your handheld to ensure the committee members hear your input. 🤳☎️📲
Now, go tell your friends.
March 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Public testimony pro-tip:
DON'T USE the speaker phone or hands free headsets.
Your voice gets muffled and words become garbled.
Speak through your handheld to ensure the committee members hear your input. 🤳☎️📲
Now, go tell your friends.
DON'T USE the speaker phone or hands free headsets.
Your voice gets muffled and words become garbled.
Speak through your handheld to ensure the committee members hear your input. 🤳☎️📲
Now, go tell your friends.
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Hearing families across AK support funding for K12/HomeSchool/charter/correspondence as the state priority. Several hours more to come! #akleg
March 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Hearing families across AK support funding for K12/HomeSchool/charter/correspondence as the state priority. Several hours more to come! #akleg
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Snow falling thru sunshine in the Tongass. I hope it brings you a moment of peace or a smile.
#AlaskaSky
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March 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Snow falling thru sunshine in the Tongass. I hope it brings you a moment of peace or a smile.
#AlaskaSky
#AlaskaSky
I misspoke when talking to the reporter: I referred to the Alaska constitution when I meant state law.
UA Board of Regents votes to scrub DEI language, including ‘diversity’ and ‘affirmative action,’ reports Corinne Smith, @corinne-smith.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/26/u...
UA Board of Regents votes to scrub DEI language, including ‘diversity’ and ‘affirmative action’ • Alaska Beacon
University of Alaska regents voted to comply with the executive orders, removing the words “diversity,” “DEI” and “affirmative action.”
alaskabeacon.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I misspoke when talking to the reporter: I referred to the Alaska constitution when I meant state law.
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Senate Bill 31 would allow law enforcement officers and victims of certain crimes to enroll in a program that gives them a P.O. Box as a mailing address, to keep their home address confidential on public filings and other documents.
Revived bill would allow victims of domestic violence, law enforcement to make home addresses private
More than 40 states have similar programs for victims of crime, but Sen. Jesse Kiehl’s bill adds correctional officers and police to the legislation.
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January 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Senate Bill 31 would allow law enforcement officers and victims of certain crimes to enroll in a program that gives them a P.O. Box as a mailing address, to keep their home address confidential on public filings and other documents.
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The 2025 legislative session begins in just 11 days. Catch all the action from opening day to sine die on Gavel Alaska and at gavelalaska.org. #akleg
January 11, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The 2025 legislative session begins in just 11 days. Catch all the action from opening day to sine die on Gavel Alaska and at gavelalaska.org. #akleg
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Good story today by Iris Samuels at @adn.com about a huge problem in Alaska's state government that may have been exacerbated by the faulty rollout of a program championed by the governor: www.adn.com/alaska-news/... #akleg
Alaska teachers, local government workers go weeks without retirement contributions after state retirement division hacked
Public-sector workers say the state has been tight-lipped about an online system malfunction impacting Alaska’s retirement beneficiaries.
www.adn.com
January 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Good story today by Iris Samuels at @adn.com about a huge problem in Alaska's state government that may have been exacerbated by the faulty rollout of a program championed by the governor: www.adn.com/alaska-news/... #akleg
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JAR’s annual calendar is made up of pets who win a photo contest, voted on by the community. And the whole thing — from the contest to the calendars themselves — is a fundraiser to support the daily needs of all the pets waiting to be adopted at the shelter.
Tongass Voices: Juneau Animal Rescue on the joy of compiling the Alaska Pets Calendar
Each year, Juneau Animal Rescue gives pet owners a chance to put their favorite photos somewhere other than social media while promoting animal adoption.
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December 31, 2024 at 8:46 PM
JAR’s annual calendar is made up of pets who win a photo contest, voted on by the community. And the whole thing — from the contest to the calendars themselves — is a fundraiser to support the daily needs of all the pets waiting to be adopted at the shelter.
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To clear up any confusion: Elimination of WEP & GPO provisions of Social Security are great news for thousands of Alaskans. But doesn’t change fact Alaska still has worst retirement system in America. AK teachers, police and firefighters still get no pension & no Social Security
December 21, 2024 at 11:40 PM
To clear up any confusion: Elimination of WEP & GPO provisions of Social Security are great news for thousands of Alaskans. But doesn’t change fact Alaska still has worst retirement system in America. AK teachers, police and firefighters still get no pension & no Social Security
Alaska airports are making solid progress getting rid of toxic PFAS since my bill. DOT and CCFR are leading the way!
Next step: DEC is working to help rural villages get rid of old PFAS poison under the bill. They plan to get started early in the new year!
Next step: DEC is working to help rural villages get rid of old PFAS poison under the bill. They plan to get started early in the new year!
Deadline approaching for state to phase out use of dangerous chemicals
A deadline is fast approaching for Alaska airports to stop using chemicals that can have a serious impact on human health.
www.alaskasnewssource.com
December 20, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Alaska airports are making solid progress getting rid of toxic PFAS since my bill. DOT and CCFR are leading the way!
Next step: DEC is working to help rural villages get rid of old PFAS poison under the bill. They plan to get started early in the new year!
Next step: DEC is working to help rural villages get rid of old PFAS poison under the bill. They plan to get started early in the new year!
We're hosting a holiday open house in the Capitol this Friday! Please join Rep. Story, Rep. Hannan, & me any time from 11:30 - 1.
There will be snacks.
#akleg
There will be snacks.
#akleg
Holiday Open House
Event in Juneau, AK by Senator Jesse Kiehl and Representative Sara Hannan on Friday, December 20 2024
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December 18, 2024 at 9:17 PM
We're hosting a holiday open house in the Capitol this Friday! Please join Rep. Story, Rep. Hannan, & me any time from 11:30 - 1.
There will be snacks.
#akleg
There will be snacks.
#akleg