Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Introducing Two Special Guests- Visits from an Anti-Death Penalty Activist and an Oil and Gas Expert;
Randy Steidl is an anti-death penalty activist who spent over 17 years in prison, 12 on death row, for a crime he didn’t commit before being exonerated. He has worked to get legislation abolishing the death penalty passed in several states. Read more about this inspiring man’s story below.
Rick Harper is a Houston-based consultant and former president of ARCO gas, who was here to provide independent insight into the Governor’s proposed oil tax reduction. Based upon his decades of experience developing oil and gas resources, he brought great insight into how industry really makes decisions and what legislators should consider when being asked to make a $2 billion per year decision.
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Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Redistricting Board Holding Juneau Public Hearing Tomorrow
I received the following notice from the Redistricting Board today and am passing it along to you. The decisions made by the Redistricting Board are of vital importance to Juneau and Southeast Alaska and will determine your representation for the next ten years.
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Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Public Testimony on Oil & Gas Taxes
Next week, the House Finance Committee will take public testimony on the proposed changes to Alaska’s oil and gas taxes. This is your chance to speak up and be heard. In my March 4 newsletter, I outlined some of the major components of the bill and the problems with the changes.
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Rep. Beth Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Gasline Compass Piece and Budget Update
My heart goes out to the victims of the horrific earthquake in Japan this morning. It reminded me of being in second grade and watching the ground literally move in waves during the 1964 earthquake that devastated Alaska. I will be watching for ways to help.
Last week, the Anchorage Daily News ran my compass piece on the gasline and why I believe we shouldn’t change course now. I wanted to be sure to share that with you in case you missed it.
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Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Oil & Gas Tax Revision Moves Forward
On Monday, the House Resources Committee passed out legislation to revise Alaska’s oil & gas taxes after only a handful of hearings. As I wrote in my February 11 newsletter, I oppose these changes. In this newsletter, I’ll give you an outline of the bill. I’ll also share a short news article from one of my colleagues, Representative Scott Kawasaki, who sits on the House Resources Committee.
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