NEWS: UAA Endorses Student Loan Relief Proposal
February 18, 2013
“Getting students through college on time and with less debt is good for Alaska’s economy”
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) announced that the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) has endorsed a bill (HB17) by House Democratic legislators to lower the cost of student loans for students who put their skills to work in Alaska.
Read More →
Note fom Rep. Gara: Sunday Constituent Meeting & Increasing Oil Production without Giving Away the Farm
February 15, 2013
This Sunday from Noon till 2:00, Senator Ellis and I will be in Anchorage if you’d like to hear a legislative update, and share your thoughts and concerns. Or you can pretend that’s why you’re coming, bring your kids, and eat free pizza.
We’d be honored if you came for any of the above reasons, and be honored to feed your kids and grandkids.
Read More →
House Joint Resolution 8 “Resolution Relating to Limiting Campaign Expenditures”
February 12, 2013
Link to sponsor statement from the Office of Rep. Les Gara
Read More →
Note from Rep. Gara: Unnecessary “Waste”: Alaska’s Fish and the Cruise Ship Dump Bill
February 7, 2013
Many of you know I have spent a lot of time on protecting Alaska’s great fishing stocks. And a lot of time fishing. The desire to protect Alaska’s fish is something that binds most Alaskans across party lines.
Unfortunately there is a worrisome bill running through the Legislature. Here’s what I can tell you about it. I hope you might share your opinion with the Senate, where this bill will be voted upon soon.
Read More →
Note from Rep. Gara: Peeling the Onion: Major School Cuts Don’t Jibe With “Record” School Funding Claims
February 5, 2013
Last week I mentioned that I and many of my colleagues had filed legislation to stop a third year of damaging school staff cuts, and to make up for prior cuts so our students can have the courses and teachers they need to succeed and become vital parts of a strong economy.
Read More →
