Lesil McGuire: former AK state senator on partisanship, love, and leadership

Send us Fan MailLesil McGuire is a lifelong Alaskan, former state senator, women’s and rural rights advocate, and mother. This episode is the premier of season 2 of Rep. Gray's legislative podcast: EAST ANCHORAGE MATTERS. Lesil lives in Anchorage and works as a consultant in the aerospace, technological innovation and Arctic policy sectors. We discuss why she became a lawyer, why she identifies as a Republican, and how she served for 16 years in the House and Senate by "leading with love." She served as the Senate Rules Chair, Co-Chair of the  Alaska Arctic Policy Commission, and House Judiciary Chair.The legislative update discusses:1. Joint Session attempted veto override2. House Bill 140 to increase the base student allocation3. My special order honoring the late great AK State Senator Vic FischerTo contact me, email [email protected] or call 907-465-4940