Thank you to everyone from Fairbanks that called in to give testimony on the operating budget this Wednesday. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the many issues that will arise in the last 45 days of session. My number is 907-465-4976.
Read More →On Monday, the House Resources Committee passed out legislation to revise Alaska’s oil & gas taxes after only a handful of hearings. As I wrote in my February 11 newsletter, I oppose these changes. In this newsletter, I’ll give you an outline of the bill. I’ll also share a short news article from one of my colleagues, Representative Scott Kawasaki, who sits on the House Resources Committee.
Read More →Rodney King once asked “can’t we all just get along?” Unfortunately in politics people have different visions. The prevailing one in the House right now isn’t mine. We can get along as friends. But our policy differences are significant.
Read More →JUNEAU - Today Representatives Les Gara and Pete Petersen (both D- Anchorage) announced the “Truth in Alaska Oil Company Profits Act” to require Exxon to start revealing the profits they make in the State of Alaska. Exxon is the only major oil company that withholds that information.
Read More →Senator Hollis French, Representative Mike Doogan and I will be hosting our Annual Pizza Party for West Anchorage* residents on Saturday, March 12, from 1:00-3:00 PM at Romig Middle School, 2500 Minnesota Drive. There will be pizza, refreshments and entertainment for the kids. Bring the whole family! All three of us will be there to find out what is on your mind. This is a great chance to chat in an informal and fun setting. Come join us for some pizza and make sure we head into the last month of this year’s legislative session with a good understanding of your priorities. I really hope I see you there.
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