Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: First Real Week of Session
The first real week of session is coming to a close and what an informative week it has been. Every legislator is assigned to various subcommittees to discuss department budgets. I have the privilege of sitting on four of these subcommittees: University, Law, Natural Resources, and Environmental Conservation. At these meetings we get an overview of their budgets and see how and where they spend their money. These subcommittees generally meet through the month of February before closing out and joining together to form the FY16 Operating Budget.
Read More →
Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: New Staff, Local Events, and an Amazing Girl Scout Troop
Session is moving along and our committee work is picking up! Next week I’ll give a report on the activities in the Resources and Health and Social Services Committee with updates on Medicaid expansion and the AKLNG Project.
Read More →
Rep. Claman’s Alaska Matters: Week One Update
Welcome to the second edition of Claman’s Alaska Matters newsletter. This newsletter will be one of the many ways you can find out what is going on in our State Legislature, how pending legislation may affect our district, and my thoughts on various subjects. Feel free to follow my office on social media with the links above for day-to-day happenings in the Alaska State Legislature. Enjoy!
Read More →
Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Back in Juneau!
We just completed our first week of session and the state of the budget is bleak. Governor Walker introduced his new budget last Thursday during his State of the Budget Address and I have diligently reviewed it over the past few days.
Read More →
Note from Rep. Gara: Unnecessary Danger to Kenai Kings and Trout; SB 21 Oil Loopholes Kill Value Of ANWR Oil
This state has a history of railing against the federal government. Well, this is a part rail and a part call for personal responsibility so we get our own house in order.
Read More →
