Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Anchorage Caucus
I wanted to send out a quick reminder that the Anchorage Caucus is tomorrow, February 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Loussac Library.
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ADVISORY: Democratic Legislators to Hold Press Conference on Oil Tax Proposal
JUNEAU – Representative Les Gara, Senator Bill Wielechowski, and Senate Democratic Leader Hollis French will host a press conference to discuss their oil tax proposal Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Butrovich Room of the state Capitol.
Read More →NEWS: Rep. Tarr Introduces Legislation to Bring Public Process into 21st Century
JUNEAU - Today, Representative Geran Tarr introduced legislation to bring voter participation into the 21st Century through a simple online system. Under the proposal, voters could sign in to the existing Legislative information database, BASIS, using their social and professional media accounts. From there, Alaskans could respectfully comment on bills, vote bills up or down, and share their ideas for new legislation or amendments.
Read More →Rep. Drummond’s Dispatch: It’s Anchorage Caucus time!
Good news for my friends and neighbors in Anchorage: there are two important events coming up this Saturday, February 22nd. First, if there is an issue before the Alaska Legislature that you are concerned about or supportive of, please come and speak up to the Anchorage Caucus from 9:00am to 2:00pm in the Assembly Chambers at the Loussac Library. I’ll be co-chairing the meeting.
Read More →Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Face-to-Face with your Legislators
In the past few weeks I have received countless emails on important subjects like ending cuts to our public school teachers, supporting efforts toward a large diameter gasline, opposing the constitutional amendment to allow public funds to go to private and/or religious schools, as well as emails about local issues such as the UMed/Northern Access Road.
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