Rep. Doogan in Juneau: SPECIAL MORE PROOF THAT WOMEN ARE TAKING OVER THE WORLD EDITION
February 24, 2012
Two Women, Two Jobs, One Conclusion
I had the pleasure of talking with two fine women on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and state Ombudsman Linda Lord-Jenkins. Both women have tough jobs and are doing them well.
Pretty much everybody in Alaska knows Murkowski. I met her when she was a state legislator and I was an ink-stained wretch. She was thoughtful and hard-working and, for the most part, non-partisan. Oh, she was – and still is – a Republican, but I always thought she was – and is – more interested in doing things the right way rather than the party way.
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Berta’s Briefings from Rep. Gardner: Issues People Care About
February 21, 2012
Who says people don’t follow what’s going on in our state? This past Saturday, the Anchorage Caucus (comprised of Anchorage-area legislators) held a public meeting to hear from people about whatever was on their minds – and then later, Senator Ellis and I held a constituent meeting for our district. The first hearing was standing room only in the Assembly Chambers and I truly appreciated the thought and preparation people put into their testimony.
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Rep. Lindsey Holmes Newsletter: Protecting Alaskan Consumers
February 17, 2012
This morning, the Alaska State House passed my House Bill 274 which will bolster the state’s ability to stand up for the rights of Alaskan consumers.
According to a recent decision by a federal judge, a provision in Alaska law could prevent the state from enforcing Alaska’s Consumer Protection laws in cases where federal and state enforcement responsibilities overlap. This could block the state from pursuing claims against corporations engaged in illegal business practices.
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Berta’s Briefings from Rep. Gardner: Safety is on My Mind
February 14, 2012
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Samantha Koenig who was tragically abducted from a coffee stand in Midtown where she worked. I know the Anchorage Police Department, the FBI, Samantha’s family, and the Anchorage community, are doing everything they can to bring Samantha home. We are all waiting for the news that she has been rescued and is safe.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Upcoming Meetings Provide Opportunities for Involvement
February 13, 2012
I Hope to See You this Weekend!
Dear Neighbors,
This weekend I will be travelling back for the Anchorage Legislative Caucus and my annual session meeting with constituents. Both important meetings are great opportunities to learn about what is going on in the Alaska Legislature and to share your opinions about the issues of the day.
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