Unsubstantiated fees can add hundreds of dollars to the price of a vehicle Today Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) announced he has pre-filed legislation to stop an often-fraudulent practice employed by used car dealers. According to a preliminary report by the Alaska Public Interest Research Group (AKPIRG), the practice remains widespread. Fifteen of eighteen surveyed Anchorage and …
Read More →Community effort can have big impact on youth success Representative Les Gara's office is teaming up with community members to help get current and former foster youth laptop computers. Foster youth advocacy groups such as Facing Foster Care in Alaska (FFCA) will help match computers with youth who need them as they strive to succeed. …
Read More →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 …
Read More →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 …
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