Alaska lawmakers expand food stamp program with goal of preventing hunger, application backlogs, reports Claire Stremple (Claire Stremple) of the Alaska Beacon: alaskabeacon.com/2024/05/16/ala… #akleg

This is actually really cool for Head Start eligibility too since they recently changed to include SNAP as one of their categoric eligible categories ❤️

Alaska joins 40+ other states in having broad based categorical eligibility for #SNAP. No more asset tests, which will save time for both residents & state workers. Thanks Rep. Genevieve Mina & everyone else who worked on this & passed it. HT Alaska Food Policy Council #FoodSecurity USDA Nutrition

Mountainview Community Cleanup followed by Pacific Island Flag Day on the Park Strip today! Rep. Genevieve Mina #Anchorage #akleg

Legislative Town Hall, Thursday, June 13, 5:30-7pm, at The Den at the UAA Student Union. Please bring your questions and concerns about our district, Anchorage, and Alaska. Contact my office for more info: 907-269-0123 Rep. Genevieve Mina and State Senator Forrest Dunbar will be there too! #AKleg

REMINDER: This Thursday, June 13th, from 5:30-7pm Rep. Genevieve Mina, State Senator Forrest Dunbar, and myself are having a joint town hall at the Den at UAA. See you there! #akleg

🔔TOWN HALL 5:30PM tomorrow!🔔If you live between Mountain View, Lake Otis Pkwy, Dowling, & Pine St, please attend our Senate District J Town Hall Thursday 5:30-7PM at The Den near UAA Student Union 🚌Accessible by People Mover Bus Route 10, 20 and 55 🅿️Free parking! #akleg

Mountain View Community Council meeting is TONIGHT! Main issues include public safety and Mountain View Boys and Girls Club transportation issues. There is a new Zoom link that is different than the website - click below⤵️#akleg us06web.zoom.us/j/89401198237?…

On Tuesday we sent out my latest Mina’s Minutes! I cover the FY25 operating and capital budget with governor's vetoes, transportation, and community events. You can read the newsletter here: campaignlp.constantcontact.com/em/11398054277… Subscribe to Mina’s Minutes lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/ezZzJE8/sig…. #akleg

There is an urgent call for food donations at St. Francis Food Pantry, one of the most utilized pantries in Alaska’s biggest city. Shelves are nearly empty. 📍 Drop-Off Location: 3710 E 20th Avenue 🕐 Drop-Off Times: Weekdays from 1-4PM and Fridays from 9AM-4PM #akleg

Expanded access to food stamps, health care becomes law in Alaska, reports Claire Stremple of the Alaska Beacon: buff.ly/3MxXGhu

Russian Jack Community Council meets TONIGHT at 6:30PM at the Zion Lutheran Church (2100 Bonifance Parkway) On Sunday my office is hosting a Mountain View Community Clean-Up. Meet at William B Lyons Park @ 2PM - gloves, trash grabbers & trash bags will be available! #akleg