Three legislators urge governor to join anti-gouging efforts Today several Democratic legislators again applauded Gov. Sean Parnell’s attempts to hold down fuel costs for Alaskans, but urged the governor to go further, and join their efforts to end fuel price gouging in Alaska. The governor wants to extend the eight cent fuel tax suspension, but …
Read More →“Alaska’s Oil, Alaska’s Jobs Act” uses tax breaks to encourage industry to hire Alaska residents JUNEAU – Alaska’s oil and gas producers could get a tax break for hiring Alaska residents if the legislature passes a bill pre-filed by Representatives Chris Tuck and Berta Gardner (both D-Anchorage) and Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks). The proposal, …
Read More →“Social Security just covers my basic bills. Senior Care is what I have for everything else”-Alaska Senior Today, Representative Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) announced that he will introduce legislation to prevent Alaska’s Senior Benefits Program from sunsetting in 2011. “Alaska’s seniors worked hard topave the way for the success of current generations, and they play …
Read More →ANCHORAGE - Today, Democrats in the Alaska State House of Representatives announced the following committee assignments for the upcoming 2011 legislative session. Finance Committee members include: Rep. Mike Doogan, Anchorage Rep. Les Gara, Anchorage Rep. David Guttenberg, Fairbanks Standing Committee assignments: Rules – Rep. Max Gruenberg, Anchorage and Rep. Chris Tuck, Anchorage Community and Regional …
Read More →ANCHORAGE - Today Democrats in the Alaska State House of Representatives announced the following leadership and committee assignments for the upcoming 2011 legislative session. “Alaska Democrats bring new ideas to create more opportunities for Alaskans. From developing our rich resources to preparing Alaskans to get good-paying jobs, the House Democratic Caucus is ready to go …
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