News: Rep. Drummond Submits “Death with Dignity” Legislation to Protect Personal Healthcare Choices
February 9, 2015
Juneau – Today, Rep. Harriet Drummond (D-Anchorage) filed legislation to provide terminally ill patients with the freedom to make personal healthcare choices.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Committee Updates
February 6, 2015
I’ve got a lot to share with you this week. As promised, I’ve got a report on the activities in the Resources and Health and Social Services Committee with updates on Medicaid expansion and the AKLNG Project. Also in this edition is information about an exciting opportunity to be a part of drafting the Davis Park Master Plan, how you can honor some of the incredible volunteers in our neighborhoods, and news regarding our Airport Heights neighbor Scotty Gomez and other Alaskan athletes for taking a collective stand against domestic violence.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Exciting Legislation
February 6, 2015
In this edition of my e-news I want to bring your attention to a piece of legislation that I introduced today. As many of you undoubtedly know I love to view Alaska in all of its natural glory. I have traveled all over the state and I can say that no matter where you go you will find something that will make you stop and reflect. It is because of this love for Alaska that I introduced House Joint Resolution 12 to help heal the old wounds of the 1989 Exxon disaster and finally clean up our coastlines.
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NEWS: Legislation Introduced to Expand the Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
January 21, 2015
JUNEAU - Today Rep. Adam Wool (D-Fairbanks) and Rep. Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) introduced legislation to expand the popular Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge in Fairbanks. House Bill 70 would add four state owned parcels to the popular recreation area. Rep’s Wool and Kawasaki both cited their personal experiences with the refuge as inspiration for sponsoring this bill.
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NEWS: Rep. Gara and Rep.-Elect Ortiz Seek to End Excessive Alaska Student Loan Rates
January 15, 2015
Juneau – Rep. Les Gara (D-Anchorage) and Rep.-Elect Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan) are pre-filing legislation to lower Alaska’s exorbitant student loan rate, which negatively impacts students chances for higher education and job training.
“We want to give Alaskans an incentive to bring needed job skills back to the state,” said Rep. Gara, who made it through college thanks, in part, to scholarships, work, and low interest loans. “We don’t want high student loan debt to discourage students from staying or returning to Alaska to work.”
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