A new report by the University of Alaska Anchorage Institute of Social and Economic Research reflects how Permanent Fund Dividends (PFDs) reduce poverty in Alaska. It also demonstrates that children and fixed income seniors are the principal class of Alaskans most affected by any changes to the PFD.
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I’d like to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and a very happy holiday season! I’d also like to share an effective way to act locally to make a big difference in people’s lives.
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I want to wish everyone happy holidays! May the celebration of Christmas and Hanukkah and the coming New Year bring you and your loved ones joy and good health. Today also marks winter solstice—the year’s single shortest day measured by length of daylight. And while Alaskans tired of the darkness can take heart today, I recently learned that we actually get more daylight in the summer here in Alaska than we have darkness in the winter. So here’s to celebrating the coming of light in Alaska.
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It’s my first newsletter since the last month’s election. What a busy month it has been! We’ve formed a new majority, hosted our Restorative Justice Summit, and I spoke at the Western Legislative Academy.
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The holiday season is approaching and the next legislative session begins just after the New Year. We remain focused on Alaska’s economy and the need for a responsible action plan for Alaska. The news from the Department of Labor that Alaska is in a recession, reported throughout the new media, highlights the need to work together for what is best for Alaska.
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