Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: HB 247 & the Budget
March 18, 2016
Last Friday the House passed the Operating Budget over to the Senate ending the “24 hour rule” that was put in effect by HCR23. That also means that the limitations on what bills could be heard in committee was lifted and, as a result, some of my committees heard non-revenue bills for the first time since February 8th.
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Rep. Tuck’s Newsletter: Update on Alaska’s Operating Budget
March 14, 2016
The Alaska House of Representatives met from 11:00 am last Thursday until just after 3:30 in the morning on Friday to debate amendments to the state operating budget. The House Finance Committee had greatly reduced the budget from the original version proposed by Governor Walker and his Administration.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: CONSTITUENT MEETING RESCHEDULE AND OIL AND GAS TAX CREDIT REFORM
March 14, 2016
I want to send my sincerest apologies for not being there in person for the Neighborhood Meeting Pizza Party last Saturday. Unfortunately, there were mechanical issues that led to delays on Alaska Airlines flights from Juneau to Anchorage.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: House Passes Operating Budget
March 11, 2016
The House debated the budget until early this morning, which finally passed around 3am. The House consider several amendments, which included additional cost savings as well as funding for programs benefitting seniors, early childhood education, and public safety.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: All About the Budget
March 11, 2016
If you picked up a newspaper today or were browsing the web before work, I am sure you saw a story about last night’s lengthy House Floor Session, and I’m also sure there were more than a few questions. I will try to answer as many as I can in the course of this brief E-newsletter.
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