NEWS: Democrats: Local Gas First
August 23, 2012
Legislators repeat call for binding commitment to meet local needs before exporting Cook Inlet gas
JUNEAU – Today, seven Democratic legislators in the Alaska Legislature called on the governor to require binding commitments to meet local gas needs before a producer exports Cook Inlet gas as a condition of state support for the producer’s federal export license application.
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NEWS: House Democrats Mourn the Loss of Senator Al Adams
August 13, 2012
Today, House Democratic Leader Beth Kerttula (D-Juneau) released the following statement after learning of the passing of longtime Alaska statesman, Al Adams:
“Today, along with all of Alaska, the House Democratic Caucus mourns the passing of Senator Al Adams. There will never be another Al Adams. His legendary public service, his inimitable sense of humor, and his great compassion will live long in our hearts. A great man, he never lost his sense of humanity. Senator Adams was a true leader, he inspired us, as John Quincy Adams said,
‘to dream more, learn more, do more and become more.’ It is a sad day for Alaska. Our sympathy goes out to his family and to all he touched.”
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NEWS: Petersen “Humbled” to Receive Award for his Work to Pass Autism Bill
August 10, 2012
Today Rep. Pete Petersen (D-Anchorage) was awarded a Soupy Award for his work to pass legislation to ensure that children with autism can receive the treatment they need. Soupy Awards are given annually by Stone Soup Group, an Alaska nonprofit that helps families of children with special needs, to recognize businesses, individuals, and organizations that have made a difference for children with special needs.
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Rep. Gara to Parnell Administration: Don’t Hush Alaskans on Pesticide Use
July 16, 2012
If Alaskans’ drinking water, children or fishing streams are at risk, Alaskans should have a say
Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) expressed concern about the governor’s proposal to eliminate public input on pesticide use that could contaminate waters where Alaskans fish and get drinking water.
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NEWS: Rep. Gardner Mourns the Loss of Former State Representative Cheryll Heinze
July 11, 2012
Alaska Rep. Berta Gardner expressed her profound sympathy on the loss of former Alaska State Representative Cheryll Heinze who died late Tuesday in a plane crash in Homer.
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