Note from Rep. Gara: Thumbs Down and Thumbs Up: Education Cuts; Free Dental Clinic Fri & Sat
April 9, 2014
I remembered my promise to you: a short synopsis for those who have lives to lead; and a longer explanation for those of you who want details and not snippets. Here goes on an education bill that leads to three more years of teacher and classroom cuts, and, on a brighter note, this Friday and Saturday’s FREE dental clinic dentists have organized to help our neighbors in need. Spread the word – on one or both of these issues!
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Note from Rep. Gara: “Factiness” On Education: 3 More Years of Layoffs Isn’t Progress
April 3, 2014
I am in the middle of working on the Legislature’s education bill – which is looking grim after a marathon House Finance Committee debate last night. With the help of thousands of great, vocal, active students and parents, I think we can still fix this bill together.
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NEWS: Democrats Move to Fix Broken Education Bill
April 2, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Representatives Les Gara (D-Anchorage) and David Guttenberg (D-Interior/Wade Hampton) offered amendments before the House Finance Committee to make much needed improvements to the committee’s omnibus education bill (HB278).
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Note from Rep. Gara: Deadlines, Deadlines! Your PFD, and an Important City Election
March 25, 2014
Dear Friends and Neighbors: I just wanted to help make your family a lot of money. Is that OK? If you’ve forgotten to apply, the deadline to apply for your Permanent Fund Dividend is March 31, or six days from now.
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Note from Rep. Gara: New Report: Fuzzy Education Numbers Create Fuzzy Math Students
March 24, 2014
Dear Friends and Neighbors: The old saying is that you are entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts. That’s especially important when it involves student opportunities to succeed.
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