Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Report Back from Breakfast Meetings on the Budget
In preparation for the legislative session and difficult budget decisions I have held several meetings with neighbors this fall, most recently on the 22nd and the 29th of December to gather feedback on Governor Walker’s budget proposal. We had thoughtful conversation and our neighbors had some great questions that I think everyone might be interested in knowing the answers to so we have answered them below.
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Note from Rep. Gara: It’s Still Alive? Anchorage Legislative Building Lease Too Expensive, Not Ended Yet
ANCHORAGE – A funny thing happened when I was gone for vacation. At first it looked like legislators would come together and finally agree that we needed to end the overpriced Anchorage Legislative Office Building lease. Then they didn’t.
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Rep. Wool’s Newsletter: Happy New Year Edition
I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season and have a fun and safe New Year. Here’s some of the results of the budget survey I sent out in November.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Happy New Year!
The holiday season is much more than the morning dustings of snow, Christmas lights, scrumptious treats and holiday gatherings. It is a time of hope, joy and giving. Yet, the current state of our state economy and budget contribute to a sense of insecurity and anxiety.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Can I Buy You Breakfast? Let’s Talk About the Budget.
On December 9th Governor Bill Walker released his budget. His budget addresses the 3.5 billion dollar deficit the state of Alaska currently faces largely as a result of low oil prices.
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