VIDEO: Press Conference March 3rd, 2015
Press conference with House Democratic Leader Rep. Chris Tuck, Representative Adam Wool and Representative Sam Kito III.
Read More →Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Action Alert
This isn’t my usual “Southeast Spotlight” newsletter (that will be coming to you in the next couple days). Instead, I wanted to send a quick heads up about an additional opportunity to testify on the operating budget. After expressing concerns that many Alaskans would be unable to testify during the scheduled times due to work obligations, I am pleased to report that the Committee Chair will be providing additional opportunities to testify by telephone in the evening hours
Read More →News: Proposed Cuts to Public Education Funding Dangerous and Unacceptable
Juneau – Education is Alaska’s best investment and the members of the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition adamantly object to a proposal to reduce public education funding by over 18 percent. The House Finance Budget Subcommittee for the Department of Education and Early Development approved the FY 2016 budget proposal Tuesday night despite the objections of Rep. Sam Kito III (D-Juneau) and Rep. Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan).
Read More →Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Southeast Spotlight: budgets, health care, and capitol creep
As we work our way through session, we have been fortunate to be able to visit with many constituents and advocacy groups. Thank you to those of you who have contacted us and come by our office. We appreciate hearing from you. Here’s where we find ourselves on the 35th legislative day.
Read More →Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Legislative Update
Dear Neighbors,
I hope everyone is weathering the recent stormy weather safely – strong winds have kept some flights in the district grounded (Juneau and Haines), and ferries in port.