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Each week of the Alaska Legislative Session we will keep you updated on the bills we are tracking and any policy decision that will affect our food systems with our On the Menu (OTM) blog. We are committed to keeping you informed and engaged in the policy decisions that will shape our food future. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to our Advocacy and Policy Director directly and we will do our best to answer you and provide as much context as you need!

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July 2026 Food Advocacy Update

A recap from July and looking ahead the Senate Ag committee is marking up the Farm Bill on Thursday, August 6. Alaska's Governor has until Aug. 15 to act on SB208, federal job losses in Alaska, and more!

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June 2026 Food Advocacy Update

Summer's in full swing, and so is food policy: Alaska's SNAP error rate remains the nation's highest, the Senate dropped its long-awaited Farm Bill draft, the Governor's veto pen impacts, and more. Here's what AFPC is tracking, and two deadlines in July.