Democratic Leadership to Give State of the State Response Immediately after Governor’s Speech
January 16, 2013
JUNEAU – Senate Minority Leader Johnny Ellis (D-Anchorage) and House Minority Leader Beth Kerttula (D-Juneau) will give the Democratic caucuses’ response to the governor’s State of the State speech immediately following the conclusion of the governor’s speech on tonight.
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NEWS: House Democrats Announce New Committee Assignments
January 14, 2013
JUNEAU - Today, House Democratic leadership announced updated committee assignments for the upcoming legislative session. The seats on the Finance and Resources Committees are tentative until a final decision is made once the entire caucus can meet in person. Currently, one member is out of town due to a family medical situation.
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NEWS: Rep. David Guttenberg to be sworn in at later date
January 14, 2013
JUNEAU - Representative David Guttenberg (D- District 38) will be excused from the 28th Alaska State Legislature’s swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, January 15th. He will remain in Fairbanks to continue to help with his wife Marilyn’s medical care and will be sworn in at the earliest opportunity by Speaker Mike Chenault.
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NEWS: House Democratic Caucus Responds to Rep. Holmes’ Departure
January 12, 2013
Today, House Democratic Leader Beth Kerttula (D-Juneau) released the following statement in response to Representative Lindsey Holmes’ decision to join the House Republican caucus:
“House Democrats have worked effectively to preserve Alaska’s fair return for our oil, to get our schools the resources they need, and to lower the cost of energy for Alaska’s homes and businesses, and we will continue to do so. We have a strong team of Democratic legislators, with four new members who bring tremendous energy and experience, and we look forward to a productive session on behalf of all Alaskans.”
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NEWS: Kawasaki Introduces Legislation to Create UA Medical and Law Schools
January 9, 2013
Bill encourages ‘Growing Our Own’ healthcare and law professionals
Fairbanks – Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) introduced legislation (HB 43) to create the UA School of Medicine and the UA School of Law at the two main area campuses in Fairbanks and Anchorage. Kawasaki said that the time to invest in education is now if we are to build the workforce that Alaska will need in the next 20 years. Kawasaki points to the continuing doctor shortages and the costs of healthcare and legal services.
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