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Senator Jesse Kiehl joins Action Line to discuss education funding, Haines public safety, disaster relief for condo owners in Juneau, commercial fishing loans and more.About Jesse Kiehl represents Juneau, Haines, Skagway, Gustavus, and Klukwan. Born and raised in Anchorage, Jesse graduated from Whitman College at the end of the 1990s after an internship with US Sen. Ted Stevens in Washington, DC. But his internship for Gov. Tony Knowles brought him to Juneau - that's when he knew he'd found home. Jesse worked as a legislative staffer for Southeast state senators for eighteen years, working on behalf of all Northern Southeast communities. He served more than seven years on the Juneau Assembly, including as finance committee chair. He brings his experience balancing the city budget and his work supporting public safety and education to his new role as a state senator, along with statewide connections from his work on the board of the Alaska Municipal League. Jesse and his wife are raising two daughters in the capital city.

Juneau School District Superintendent Frank Hauser joined Action Line host Jordan Lewis to discuss the School Consolidation plan and both its economic and human impacts. 

Governor Mike Dunleavy joined Action Line with host Jordan Lewis to talk about hot education topics in Alaska, such as base student allocation, charter schools, and correspondence schools. 

Serene Hutchinson and Elizabeth Arnett joined Action Line with Host Jordan Lewis to discuss Tourism Best Management Practices as Juneau moves further into cruise ship season

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce joined Action Line to talk on their upcoming summer events including the Spirits of Alaska.

From April 2-4, up to a hundred newly minted agency workers and about a dozen orientation presenters gathered at the Centennial Hall for a 3-day, in-person orientation about the U.S. Forest Service, its history, workforce, mission, values, relationships, and priorities. Mitchell Ferrell, Regional Environmental Coordinator, Chloe De Camara, Special Uses Permit Administrator, and Niovis ‘Nio’ Ash, Administrative Staff Officer, join host Jordan Lewis on Action Line.

Senator Jesse Kiehl joins host Jordan Lewis to talk about what's happening in the legislature. 

President/CEO of Travel Juneau Liz Perry and City & Borough of Juneau Tourism Manager Alexandra Pierce joined Jasz Garrett to discuss the upcoming visitor season. 

Host Jordan Lewis talks with Juneau School District Superintendent Frank Hauser following a March 14th Juneau School Board meeting. 

Port Director Carl Uchytil joined Action Line to discuss Docks & Harbors news with host Jordan Lewis. 

Executive Director of the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce Maggie McMillan and Chamber Board President-Elect. and Attorney at Law Ben Brown joined Action Line to share what the Chamber is up to this spring. Reporter Jasz Garrett fills in for host Jordan Lewis. 

Juneau Police Department Deputy Chief Krag Campbell joined Action Line to talk about crisis intervention training, recruitment, and a special retirement of JPD's best friend. Reporter Jasz Garrett fills in for Jordan Lewis. 

CBJ City Manager Katie Koester joins acting host Jasz Garrett on Action Line to talk about Assembly meeting agendas, Juneau residential property assessments rising, and the Senior Citizen Hardship Tax Exemption Program. 

State Senator Jesse Kiehl joined acting host Jasz Garrett on Action Line Tuesday to discuss Senate Bill 242, Senate Bill 140, and the Alaska Legislature's plans to vote on Gov. Dunleavy’s executive orders. 

The Alaska House of Representatives ended days of deadlock with an unusual bipartisan triumph late Thursday, voting 38-2 to authorize a major increase in the state’s funding formula for public schools. Host Jordan Lewis talks with Rep. Andi Story about Senate Bill 140.

Action Line Host Jordan Lewis meets with Juneau School District Superintendent Frank Hauser and Juneau School Board President Deedie Sorenson ahead of a special meeting at 5:30 PM in the JDHS library on Thursday. There will be one action item: the Adoption of School Reconfiguration/Consolidation Plan (Final Reading).

Host Jordan Lewis interviews Anna Tollfeldt, a Biological Technician with the Forest Service in Wrangell, Zayleen Kalalo, a Tribal Relations Specialist with the Chugach National Forest, Elizabeth Graham, an Entomologist in Juneau, and Dr. Priscilla Morris, the Wood Utilization and Stewardship Program Coordinator at the U.S. Forest Service, about what it's like to be a woman in STEM. 

Action Line host Jordan Lewis and reporter Jasz Garrett interview new Juneau Police Department Chief Derek Bos on his priorities and accountability. 

Host Jordan Lewis interviewed Rep. Sara Hannan on Action Line. In this episode, they talk about tobacco policies in Alaska and education. 

This month's Trends Magazine published by the Department of Labor focused on the impacts non-residents have on Alaska's workforce. Economist Rob Krieger and Chief of Research & Analysis Dan Robinson joined Action Line. 

Host Jordan Lewis interviews Executive Director of the Southeast Conference Robert Venables. 

Host Jordan Lewis is joined by Juneau Senator Jessie Kiehl talking about the Governor's recent executive orders, education funding, the Texas border, and a response to comments made by DEED Commissioner Deena Bishop

Host Jordan Lewis is joined by Juneau School District Superintendent Frank Hauser to discuss the $7.9 million budget deficit facing the Juneau School District and what can be done.

Host Jordan Lewis is joined remotely by Juneau Representative Andi Story to discuss the opening days of the legislature, education funding, and bills

Washington DC CBJ Lobbyist Katie Kachel and Port Director Carl Uchytil joined Action Line to give updates on Docks & Harbor's changes and goals for 2024 and its response to boats sinking from the heavy snow. 

Juneau Police Department Deputy Chief Krag Campbell joined Action Line to talk about his recent appointment to Deputy Chief and Acting Chief as of Jan. 1. 

Sherry Patterson from the Black Awareness Association of Juneau joined Action Line to talk about MLK Day. 

Rep. Sara Hannan joined Action Line to discuss the upcoming legislative session that begins next week. 

Capital City Fire Rescue Chief Rich Etheridge joined Action Line to provide more information on the Mendenhall Towers fire this weekend and winter safety reminders. 

Dan Robinson and Karinne Wiebel joined Action Line to discuss this month's Department of Labor Trends Magazine. January's issue looks at this year's employment forecasts for Alaska as a whole.

Assemblyman Wade Bryson joined Action Line ahead of Monday night's Assembly meeting to discuss the agenda, notably the multiple ordinances on housing. 

Host Jordan Lewis spoke with the Executive Director and CEO of the Permanent Fund Corporation about the plans for the group to increase the fund's value.

Host Jordan Lewis talked with Alaska State Representative Sara Hannan about the ethics committee recently dismissing complaints against two members and a recent letter Attorney General Treg Taylor sent to school districts around the state.

Host Jordan Lewis is joined by Assemblymember Wade Bryson to discuss the city's finance meeting ahead of their retreat, marine passenger fees, potential composting, and his upcoming fundraiser.

Docks & Harbors joined Action Line to discuss their agenda for Thursday's board meeting. 

Host Jordan Lewis talks with Executive Director of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce Maggie McMillan and Board Member Ben Brown. 

First Things First Alaska Foundation joined Action Line to talk about the economic state of Juneau.

Lt. Scott Erickson joined host Jordan Lewis to talk about the recent incident at Thunder Mountain High School involving a student bringing a weapon onto campus. 

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development join host Jordan Lewis to discuss the November Trends Magazine looking at the continuing decline of jobs in the fishing industry.

Host Jordan Lewis talks with the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars about Veterans Day in Juneau. 

Juneau Senator Jessie Kiehl joins host Jordan Lewis to discuss the upcoming Legislative Session and education funding.

Assistant Fire Chief Sam Russel from Capital City Fire Rescue joins host Jordan Lewis to discuss recent fires, CCFR's recruiting efforts, and paramedic training.

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State Senator Jesse Kiehl