NEWS: House Dems Comment on NCLB Waiver
House Democratic Legislators comment on Alaska’s waiver from No Child Left Behind
Today, five Democratic legislators from the Alaska House of Representatives released the following comments on Alaska receiving a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind Act. In 2012, nine House Democratic legislators sponsored a resolution (HJR39) calling on the Parnell administration to apply for these waivers to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure student success and school accountability.
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NEWS: Kawasaki to Present Citation to Honor Senior Citizen’s Recognition Day May 9
Fairbanks – Representative Scott Kawasaki will help celebrate Senior Citizen’s Recognition Day in Fairbanks this Thursday, May 9th.
Today, approximately 85,100 citizens aged 60 and older live in Alaska.
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ADVISORY: 1pm Mon- Democratic Legislators Press Availability
JUNEAU – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Johnny Ellis (D-Anchorage) and House Democratic Leader Beth Kerttula announced their caucuses are hosting a press availability on Monday, April 15, 2013 to discuss the 2013 legislative session.
WHAT: House and Senate Democratic Legislators press availability
WHEN: April 15, 2013, 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: State Capitol, Butrovich Room 203
TELECONFERENCE: From Juneau: 463-5009 - Outside Juneau: 855-463-5009
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NEWS: Dems Stand Against Historic Giveaway of Alaska’s Oil
Massive giveaway with no commitments is based on trust, not facts
JUNEAU – Last night, House Democratic legislators stood up against the governor’s massive giveaway of Alaska’s oil wealth during a debate on the House Floor that lasted well past midnight.
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Rep. Andy Josephson: ACTION ALERT Call NOW 855-463-5009 to testify on the Capital Budget
The newest version of the bill includes $20 million for the Northern U-Med Access road that would punch Bragaw through to Tudor. I have met with Community Councils and I know that there are many resolutions against this road.
I am currently working on ways to remove the project, but I need your help!
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