The Petersen Report: News from the Capitol - Anchorage Caucus Meetings Coming Up; Energy Committee Hears Important Energy Bill; Bills on the Move
I will be home in Anchorage the next two weekends for meetings of the Anchorage Caucus, of which I am a co-chair. In addition to the public hearing scheduled for Saturday March 26th from 10am to 1pm at the Assembly Chambers in the Loussac Library, we have added a second meeting on Saturday March 19 from 10 am to noon in the same location. The Anchorage Caucus consists of all of the legislators representing the Anchorage area so these will be great opportunities to share your ideas and concerns with the Anchorage delegation.
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Rep. Beth Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Gasline Compass Piece and Budget Update
My heart goes out to the victims of the horrific earthquake in Japan this morning. It reminded me of being in second grade and watching the ground literally move in waves during the 1964 earthquake that devastated Alaska. I will be watching for ways to help.
Last week, the Anchorage Daily News ran my compass piece on the gasline and why I believe we shouldn’t change course now. I wanted to be sure to share that with you in case you missed it.
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Newsletter from Rep. Lindsey Holmes: Please Join Me at Our Constituent Pizza Party!
I will be coming home to Anchorage this weekend with Senator Hollis French and Representative Mike Doogan for our annual constituent pizza party at Romig Middle School.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: Operating Budget Passes the House; Earthquake Planning;
This week I wanted to send out a quick update on the Operating Budget that passed the House this week. The Operating Budget will now be passed to the Senate for their amendments.
In reaction to the devastating events in Japan we are all sending our thoughts and wishes to those across the ocean. Please check out the section on what do to in an earthquake.
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House Passes Resolution Urging TSA to End Invasive Procedures
New procedures go too far, sacrifice dignity
JUNEAU – Today, The Alaska House of Representatives passed a resolution (HCR8) by Representative Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) urging the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) to end its recently implemented invasive pat-down procedures and immediately revert to its prior, less invasive, protocol. Representative Sharon Cissna (D-Anchorage), who recently earned national attention for refusing to participate in a TSA pat-down, co-authored the resolution.
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