NEWS: House Dems Comment on NCLB Waiver
House Democratic Legislators comment on Alaska’s waiver from No Child Left Behind
Today, five Democratic legislators from the Alaska House of Representatives released the following comments on Alaska receiving a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind Act. In 2012, nine House Democratic legislators sponsored a resolution (HJR39) calling on the Parnell administration to apply for these waivers to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure student success and school accountability.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: It’s great to be home!
It’s wonderful to be home! It’s hard to believe that it’s been a month since the legislative session adjourned. While the legislative session ended on April 14th, I didn’t arrive back to Anchorage for another couple of weeks because I rushed off to Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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ADVISORY: 1pm Mon- Democratic Legislators Press Availability
JUNEAU – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Johnny Ellis (D-Anchorage) and House Democratic Leader Beth Kerttula announced their caucuses are hosting a press availability on Monday, April 15, 2013 to discuss the 2013 legislative session.
WHAT: House and Senate Democratic Legislators press availability
WHEN: April 15, 2013, 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: State Capitol, Butrovich Room 203
TELECONFERENCE: From Juneau: 463-5009 - Outside Juneau: 855-463-5009
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House Joint Resolution 17 Sponsor Statement: Permanent Fund Dividend
Link to the House Joint Resolution 17 sponsor statement from the office of Representative Les Gara.
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House Bill 201 Sponsor Statement: Application of Pesticides and Broadcast Chemicals
Link to the HB201 sponsor statement from the office of Representative Les Gara
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