Rep. Gardner | Alaska State Legislature House Democratic Caucus

Berta’s Briefings from Rep. Gardner: The Big Debate on Oil Taxes

Yesterday a constituent called to ask why my most recent newsletter did not mention the oil and gas tax debate, the single most important issue before the legislature. I told him that I actually think about little else and I know that if we don’t get this one right, we might as well forget about the rest of state government because the Alaska we know and love will just dry up and go away.

Category : Newsletter, Rep. Gardner.
Tags: oil tax.

Berta’s Briefings from Rep. Gardner: Constituent Meeting SUNDAY, February 27th, 2pm at Tudor Elementary

What: Midsession Update with Senator Johnny Ellis and Representative Berta Gardner
When: Sunday, February 27th; 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Tudor Elementary; 1666 Cache Dr.

Category : Newsletter, Rep. Gardner.

Berta’s Briefings from Rep Gardner: Local Jobs, Small Business Top Priority

On this beautiful cold and blustery day, my staff and I are working to make sure our state government is working for you. Over the past few weeks I appreciate that many of you have contacted me to let me know what is on your mind. I hope you will continue to do so.

Category : Newsletter, Rep. Gardner.
Tags: film, jobs, newsletter, seafood, tourism.

[BILL] HB128: Ban Cell Phone Use by Minors When Driving

Our automobile insurance rates illustrate the well-established fact that younger and less experience drivers have more vehicle accidents than older drivers. Today, a growing body of evidence shows that use of cell phones increases risk of accident for all drivers, but especially for younger ones.

Category : Bills, Rep. Gardner, Sponsor Statement.

Berta’s Briefings: Opening of the 2011 Legislative Session

BERTA'S BRIEFINGS Representative Berta Gardner Serving Geneva Woods, College Village, Green Acres, Tudor, Taku and Campbell Park Write Me: State Capitol Bldg., Room 424 Juneau, AK 99801 Call Me: 1-800-331-4930 E-Mail Me: Rep_Berta_Gardner@legis.state.ak.us My Website: http://gardner.akdemocrats.org January 20, 2011 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Representative Gardner signs the Oath of Office. Pictured are (left to right) Kevin Harun, Representative [...]

Category : Newsletter, Rep. Gardner.
Tags: gas pipeline, newsletter.

Democrats Introduce Measure to Turn Windfall Profits into Endowment

Constitutional Amendment would secure savings, provide earnings to invest in Alaska JUNEAU – Today, Representatives Berta Gardner and Mike Doogan (both D-Anchorage) introduced a constitutional amendment to turn part of the state’s savings into an endowment and put the earnings of the fund to work meeting Alaska’s needs and inflation-proofing the fund. Windfall [...]

Category : Rep. Doogan, Rep. Gardner.
Tags: constitution, oil, press.

Democrats to introduce Alaska-hire incentive for oil industry

“Alaska’s Oil, Alaska’s Jobs Act” uses tax breaks to encourage industry to hire Alaska residents JUNEAU – Alaska’s oil and gas producers could get a tax break for hiring Alaska residents if the legislature passes a bill pre-filed by Representatives Chris Tuck and Berta Gardner (both D-Anchorage) and Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks). The proposal, [...]

Category : Rep. Gardner, Rep. Kawasaki, Rep. Tuck.
Tags: alaska hire, bill, jobs, oil, press.

House Democrats Announce Committee Assignments

ANCHORAGE - Today, Democrats in the Alaska State House of Representatives announced the following committee assignments for the upcoming 2011 legislative session. Finance Committee members include: Rep. Mike Doogan, Anchorage Rep. Les Gara, Anchorage Rep. David Guttenberg, Fairbanks Standing Committee assignments: Rules – Rep. Max Gruenberg, Anchorage and Rep. Chris Tuck, Anchorage Community and Regional [...]

Category : Caucus Press, Rep. Cissna, Rep. Doogan, Rep. Gara, Rep. Gardner, Rep. Gruenberg, Rep. Guttenberg, Rep. Holmes, Rep. Kawasaki, Rep. Kerttula, Rep. Miller, Rep. Petersen, Rep. Tuck.
Tags: announcement, caucus press, committee, leadership.

House Democrats Announce Leadership

ANCHORAGE - Today Democrats in the Alaska State House of Representatives announced the following leadership and committee assignments for the upcoming 2011 legislative session. “Alaska Democrats bring new ideas to create more opportunities for Alaskans. From developing our rich resources to preparing Alaskans to get good-paying jobs, the House Democratic Caucus is ready to go [...]

Category : Caucus Press, Rep. Cissna, Rep. Doogan, Rep. Gara, Rep. Gardner, Rep. Gruenberg, Rep. Guttenberg, Rep. Holmes, Rep. Kawasaki, Rep. Kerttula, Rep. Miller, Rep. Petersen, Rep. Tuck.
Tags: announcement, caucus press, leadership.