Democrats Propose Student Loan Relief; Measure to cut interest rates for Alaskans who put their training to work in Alaska
January 11, 2012
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) and Representative David Guttenberg (D-Fairbanks) announced that they have pre-filed a bill to reduce the cost of student loans for Alaskans who put their training to work in Alaska.
“For Alaska to be competitive, we need to make sure our workforce gets the training it needs and that our students put their skills to work in Alaska,” said Rep. Guttenberg. “This bill makes it easier for Alaskans to stay here or return to help build our state.”
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: Meeting Tonight 8pm; Gathering Feedback- Denali Borough;
December 8, 2011
Warm temperatures and high winds have brought minor chaos to the Interior. For weather information please visit 511 Alaska by dialing 511 or visiting their website where you can access up-to-date road conditions.
Thank you to our road and emergency crews who have worked around the clock to keep us safe.
** Fairbanks Area Constituent Meeting Thursday December 8th TONIGHT **
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: Vote! Interior Veterans Cemetery; PERS/TERS; Gold Hill Bike Path Meeting;
October 3, 2011
After many years we are finally a step closer to breaking ground on the new Interior Veterans Cemetery. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has slected a new 40 acre parcel off the Steese Highway by Goldmine Trail. This land is already State land and contains signifcantly fewer barriers than the orginal site adjacent to Birch Hill.
This month I attended a meeting with the Department of Natural Resources, Fairbanks Borough, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and other Interior Legislators to discuss the need to move forward on this project. Our veterans and their families shouldn’t have to wait any longer.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: Alaska Coastal Zone Management Sunsets; Governor Budget Vetoes Released;
July 1, 2011
Thank you to everyone that attended our constituent meeting. We heard from many residents on numerous important issues. I apperciate all the feedback and if you weren’t able to make it to the meeting I welcome you to call, write, or visit my office at anytime.
We heard a variety of different issues and concerns from energy projects to air quality. The Govenor had just realeased his vetoes so we were able to have a discussion on what that means for Fairbanks. U.S. Senator Mark Begich called into the meeting to take questions on federal budget action and costal zone management.
Last Wednesday’s meeting was just the first of many we will have. If you live in the Denali Borough we will be headed your way soon.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: ** Important Public Testimony Information **
May 10, 2011
The House Finance Committee will be taking public testimony on the Capital Budget, HB 107 tomorrow Wednesday, May 11th from 9am- noon and 1pm-4pm.
To testify please go to the Fairbanks LIO located at 1292 Sadler Way in the Alaska USA building next to Home Depot.
For more information please contact the LIO at 452-4448.
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