Rep. Genevieve Mina

I passed my first bill out of the House today! Proud to see a unanimous vote and over 20 cosponsors for HB 23, officially recognizing October as Filipino-American History Month in Alaska State Statute. #FAHM #KnowHistoryKnowSelf #akleg

Happy Thanksgiving! For neighbors looking for a hot plate, you can pick up a free meal at the Mt. View Shell station at 3635 Mountain View Drive from 12-4pm. Insook Baik has carried on this tradition for over a decade and we are grateful for her generosity! #akleg

Congratulations to Aaron Harkley, who was named the @BGCA_Clubs Alaska Youth of the Year in 2023 for his extensive volunteer work! @rep_mina, Rep Wright, and I were able to present him this resolution recognizing his accomplishment during the Thankgiving Blessing! #akleg

As a member of the House Majority Coalition in the 34th Legislature, I am honored to chair the House Health & Social Services Committee next yr. The issues of public health & public welfare are not only near and dear to me, but a constitutional duty I will always uphold. #akleg

Today is the Food Bank of AK Thanksgiving Blessing in Anchorage! HD19 neighbors can pick up ingredients for a Thanksgiving Meal @ Mountain View Rec Center (Boys and Girls Club) - 315 Price St from 2-8PM. Bring proof of 99508 zip code! More info: foodbankofalaska.org/blessing #akleg

Russian Jack Community Council meets TONIGHT at 6:30PM at the Zion Lutheran Church (2100 Bonifance Parkway) More info here: communitycouncils.org/RJCC #akleg

Over 260,000 Filipino WWII veterans fought in the American military. In 2021, 24 families of these veterans received the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal Award, including my great-uncle, Silveno Mina. Thank you to our Filipino veterans & all military members who serve. #akleg #FAHM

Last week I spoke @ the Filipino American History Month event hosted by the Association of Filipino Americans in JBER (AFA JBER). AFA JBER honored U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Bana, Dep. Commissioner Nelson San Juan, and myself for our contributions to the Fil-Am community. #akleg

Sen. Cathy Giessel and I improved SNAP in state law & I spoke to the effectiveness of people-driven policymaking that defined our effort. Kudos to nearly a decade of work by the Food Bank, AK Food Policy Council & countless advocates across the state. #akleg #hungeractionmonth

I am so honored to be one of @FoodBankofAK 2024 Hunger Action Champions!!! Last week, I was the keynote speaker at their Anti-Hunger Conference, which convenes staff and volunteers working in food security across the state. #akleg #HungerActionMonth

Tomorrow, my office is hosting a community cleanup in Mountain View. Trash bags, gloves, and trash pickers will be provided - just bring a rain coat! Meet us 2pm at William B Lyons Park (behind Boys & Girls Club). #akleg

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

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

Policy impacts people, and this is what people-centered policymaking looks like. [3/3] Read the full press release here: alaskasenate.org/press/090324_p… #akleg #hungeractionmonth

This is a huge law that will feed more families + elders, improve lives of youth & address the root causes of health disparities. TY to AK Food Policy Coalition, Dept of Health, Sen. Giessel, Sen. Tobin & more on a glowing bipartisan effort to improve the lives of Alaskans. [2/3]

🌟MINA MILESTONE🌟HB 344, which includes my legislation to improve SNAP, is officially law. Along with pursuing school-based Medicaid and reforming the program to pay for health-related social needs, HB 344 is a bill I’m immensely proud to be a part of. [1/3] #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

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

Meeting documents here: #tab4_4e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">akleg.gov/basis/Meeting/…

At 1PM, House Transportation will meet on Public Safety in Alaska’s Traffic Corridors @ Anchorage LIO There will be public testimony near the end of the meeting (2:30-3PM), and you can testify in person or call (907) 269-0111. Stream the meeting @ akl.tv #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?…