Rep. Kreiss-Tomkins’ Newsletter: Let Bylines Be Bygones
August 26, 2013
Who Really Writes This Thing?
I often get asked, “Who writes your newsletters?”
People are deathly cynical of politics, and who can blame them? The system is impersonal and insincere, practically by design. Politicians are insulated by an exquisite apparatus of spokespeople, press releases, and punditry.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Back to School Reminders!
August 22, 2013
Today marked the first day of school for our Fairbanks youth! The end of summer vacation comes too soon for most of us Alaskans. It’s a bittersweet time for the kids and parents alike who spent the last couple months enjoying quality family time outdoors. On the other hand, the start of the school year is an exciting time: children get to see old friends and start new classes, and parents themselves get a small break. During this week, please remember that traffic is increasing as people go back to school and work and different driving patterns are emerging.
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Health and the Environment Newsletter #2 from Rep. Tarr
August 22, 2013
Last month the 4th annual Food Film Festival was held and hundreds attended showings of GMO: OMG. I was proud to play a part in this year’s festival and share information about the GMO labeling legislation. The support for this legislation is fantastic! Thank you to ACE, the Alaska Food Policy Council, and Bear Tooth for hosting this important event.
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NEWS: School Ratings Linked to Lack of State Commitment to Education
August 16, 2013
Performance improving, but budget cuts and annual uncertainty hindering progress
Today, as the State of Alaska released its new school rankings, House Democratic Representatives said school rankings would improve in Alaska if school districts could count on adequate resources from one year to the next.
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NEWS: Congress’ Student Loan Fix Highlights Need for Alaska Rate Reduction
August 1, 2013
Today’s federal deal doesn’t lower burden of high-cost Alaska student loans
Today, after Congress passed a compromise plan to address federal student loan rates, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) is encouraged that this could improve the chances of finding a way to reduce the high cost of Alaska student loans and help lower the costs of higher education and job training for Alaskans.
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