NEWS: Real-Time Giveaway Counter Posted
Democratic Legislators Post Oil Wealth Giveaway Cost to Alaskans in Real Time
JUNEAU – Today, the House Democratic Caucus published a real-time counter on its website (akdemocrats.org/our-oil-bill/giveaway/) to show Alaskans up-to-the-minute losses from the governor’s oil wealth giveaway, SB21. While the Governor’s giveaway is extremely generous to corporations in London and Houston, the giveaway will adversely impact individual Alaskans.
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr Statement on Jerry Active Case
Today, Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) released the following statement after attending the Attorney General’s press conference on the Jerry Active case.
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Note from Rep. Gara: A Fishing Story, Howie, Special Olympics, and a Money Saver
Dear Neighbors,
I think winter might be over. I flinched when I said that, but I think it’s true. It must be, because I’m off to take a few days to go fishing. But before I leave, I wanted to give you a few updates – one for your heart, and one for your wallet.
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NEWS: Gara, French Demand End to Partisan Redistricting in Alaska
Two steps: Replace GOP Board with non-partisan expert; develop non-partisan process for 2022
Today Representative Les Gara and Senator Hollis French (both D-Anchorage) called for two steps to stop the abusive practice of partisan redistricting, or “gerrymandering,” and ensure all Alaskans get fair representation in the state legislature. The current partisan-based Redistricting Board is over a year overdue and its inability to draw a fair plan forced Alaskans to vote under an unconstitutional plan in 2012.
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Rep. Kreiss-Tomkins’ Newsletter: What Happened?! (Part 1)
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
What exactly did those yahoos over in Juneau do with your money?!
I’m writing a couple of newsletters to help make sense of the recently concluded legislative session, and the budget was a big part of it. After all, the Alaska Legislature basically does two things: we write laws and we write the budget. It’s good to know how much money we have and how much we’re spending.
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