NEWS: It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way
December 12, 2013
Oil Wealth Giveaway increases deficit now, undercuts ability to replenish savings later
A small budget is not surprising, but the lost opportunities for Alaskans and inability to replenish state savings accounts due to recent changes to the state’s oil tax will cost Alaska in the future, said House Democratic leadership today in response to Governor Parnell’s proposed budget.
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Note from Rep. Gara: State Invents “New” Numbers On $ Loss From New Oil Tax Law
December 6, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
Flip flop. Too much spin makes one nauseous. If you ask the public, in politics it either makes you nauseous, or not care. What’s the saying? You can fool some of the people some of the time, but…..well, someone help me with how that one goes - folksy sayings aren’t my strength.
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NEWS: Democrats Call on Governor to “Choose Respect,” Support Abused and Foster Children
December 5, 2013
Upcoming budget should enact State report on preventing child abuse, foster care needs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 5, 2013
Today, two Democratic legislators and a former child protection worker called on Governor Parnell to enact recommendations in a child protection report his administration commissioned to identify ways to improve the Office of Children’s Services (OCS).
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Note from Rep. Gara: Holiday Giving, Fundraising Film, and We Won One
December 3, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
I hope you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend, and aren’t still suffering from your overdose of tryptophan and butter. I lost 3 pounds before Thanksgiving, and it just came back and found me.
Help A Foster Youth Non-Profit By Watching A Movie and Eating At the Bear Tooth Today or Tomorrow!
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NEWS: Gara, Costello, Receive Award for Housing Legislation
November 19, 2013
Alaska Chapter of the American Planning Association recognizes HB50 for Best Practices
Today, the Alaska Chapter of the American Planning Association honored Representative Les Gara and the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation with its Best Practices Award for their work on legislation to promote vibrant neighborhoods and desirable businesses in low and middle income residential developments.
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