Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Budget, Boats and Birds!
February 26, 2015
Finance Subcommittees are finishing this week and I, along with the other Finance Committee members, will take up the operating budget next week. It is well documented that we are facing a $3.5 billion deficit, but what does that really mean to you?
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NEWS: New Report: 2014 Education Law, 2015 Budget Proposals Lag Education Far behind Inflation Cost Increases
February 23, 2015
Juneau - A new legislative research report requested by Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) shows that public education funding will fall behind inflation next school year, under either the GOP’s three year plan passed last year, or the Governor’s proposed revisions. A number of school districts will likely cut teachers and other educational staff under both proposals. These cuts come on top of the loss of over 600 staff in Alaska’s largest school districts in fiscal years 2011-2014.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Fairbanks this weekend!
February 13, 2015
On Saturday, February 14, the Interior Delegation and I will host a public forum to discuss the progress of the last three weeks in Juneau and what direction we can take the 29th Alaska State Legislature. We will be covering some difficult and interesting topics this session and your input is vital in making sure Fairbanks continues to be a fantastic place to live, work and raise a family. I look forward to reconnecting with neighbors and friends while having a candid conversations about how we can improve our state.
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NEWS: Rep. Kawasaki and Interior Delegation to Host Constituent Meeting
February 12, 2015
Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) will host a public forum with the Interior Delegation on Saturday, February 14 to discuss the 29th Alaska State Legislature.
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NEWS: The Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition Will Work to Protect Values Threatened by Ongoing Fiscal Crisis
February 5, 2015
JUNEAU – The Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition released the following statement on Governor Bill Walker’s proposed FY 2016 budget.
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