Note from Rep. Gara: Guv’s Budget: No Raise For Kids & A Proposed Governor Pay Raise??
December 13, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
What’s bad for the goose is bad for the gander. Or better put, you can’t ask for yourself what you don’t give to others.
Yesterday the Governor introduced his budget. Smart cuts and efficiencies are needed in light of the $2 billion drop in Alaska revenue projected for next year. And with the Governor’s new oil tax law – which will guarantee multi-billion dollar deficits long into the future, a budget, even a reduced one, should have a vision.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Holiday Giving, Fundraising Film, and We Won One
December 3, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
I hope you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend, and aren’t still suffering from your overdose of tryptophan and butter. I lost 3 pounds before Thanksgiving, and it just came back and found me.
Help A Foster Youth Non-Profit By Watching A Movie and Eating At the Bear Tooth Today or Tomorrow!
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ADVISORY: Rep. Tarr to Introduce GM Labeling Bill
May 25, 2013
JUNEAU - Today Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) announced she will introduce legislation requiring labeling for genetically modified foods sold in Alaska. She made the announcement at today’s March Against Monsanto, an event that had some 400 people in attendance.
Today’s Anchorage march was part of an international event happening in over 400 cities across the globe.
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NEWS: Legislature Passes Gruenberg Pro-Business Bill
April 11, 2013
Bill ensures electronic fund transfers can continue without violating federal law
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Legislature passed legislation by Representative Max Gruenberg (D-Anchorage) to ensure that Alaska businesses can continue to use electronic bank transfers without violating new federal law.
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House Bill 37 Sponsor Statement: Child Care Centers in State Office Buildings
March 27, 2013
Link to the House Bill 37 sponsor statement from the office of Representative Beth Kerttula
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