In the last year, we have had many new people participate in the public process and I want to thank you for your time and support as we work together during these tough times. This gives me hope for our future. These are challenging times and I am grateful to see new faces get involved. Thank you for your participation.
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Happy Thanksgiving! As we congregate with friends, family, and good food, we remember why we celebrate this historic holiday: to gather in unity and to humbly reflect upon all we have to be thankful for. This Thanksgiving, may we also remember to observe the “giving” portion of the holiday by lending a hand to those in need.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! For any and all who want to stop by the Fairbanks Legislative Information Office, our doors are open 8:30am-5:00pm on weekdays through December 23. Please feel free to drop by, call or write me anytime with concerns, suggestions or ideas as we prepare for a historic year in Juneau.
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Today is Veteran’s Day, which began as Armistice Day at the end of the First World War. At “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” we pause to celebrate and honor our veterans who have dedicated their lives to protecting and serving our country. Thank you for the sacrifices you made and your commitment to upholding our values of freedom and democracy.
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I am happy to report that with the election now over, we have a significant shift in the balance within the House of Representatives. 16 members of the Independent Democratic Caucus and 5 members of the Musk-Ox group (moderate Republicans and 2 rural Democrats) have joined to form a Bi-partisan Coalition in the House. I could not be more enthusiastic about the promise of what we can now get done in the House as the majority working together for the good of our state.
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