Rep. Mike Doogan in Juneau: SPECIAL BIG PROJECTS AND BIG PLANS EDITION
Don’t Forget the Water Pipeline
Old projects never die. They just fade away – until the legislature has more money than it knows what to do with.
Read More →[BILL] HB18: Public Gardens Day
House Bill 18 establishes Alaska Public Gardens Day on the Saturday immediately preceding Memorial Day each year. This recognition would commemorate the state’s public gardens and the role gardens play in promoting environmental stewardship, education, plant conservation , recreation and research.
Read More →[BILL] HB51: Child Care Centers in State Office Buildings
Alaska is experiencing a severe lack of affordable child care. Our parents are unable to enter the workforce and our employers are unable to recruit and retain workers. Child care providers are overworked and underpaid, unable to lower their rates and continue providing service. Organizations across the state, from social service organizations to economic development organizations, are joining together to work on this very important issue. It is time we joined that effort. We must reaffirm our commitment to children and families.
Read More →Berta’s Briefings from Rep Gardner: Local Jobs, Small Business Top Priority
On this beautiful cold and blustery day, my staff and I are working to make sure our state government is working for you. Over the past few weeks I appreciate that many of you have contacted me to let me know what is on your mind. I hope you will continue to do so.
Read More →Representative Gruenberg Recovering From Successful Operation
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Max Gruenberg (D-Anchorage) announced he is recovering from a successful procedure to clear two stents in his heart. Doctors in Anchorage performed the procedure yesterday, and this morning Rep. Gruenberg watched the House State Affairs Committee meeting on television and called his staff with amendments to the bills being discussed.
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