Newsletter from Rep. Lindsey Holmes: Bills on the Move; Laptops for Foster Children
February 4, 2011
Thank you all for your responses to my recent request for feedback! Your emails really help me stay in touch while I’m here in Juneau. I would love your input on any of the following bills, or on other items of interest to you.
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Democrats to introduce bill protecting schools from inflation
February 1, 2011
Costs rise. Our children shouldn’t have to make up the difference. JUNEAU – Today Representative Pete Petersen announced he will introduce legislation to protect Alaska schools from the rising costs of inflation. For the next budget year, Petersen’s proposal would increase the base student allocation $158.00, the exact amount required to offset inflation. …
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Rep. Holmes’ E-News Update: We’re Up and Running
January 22, 2011
The 27th Alaska State Legislature was sworn in on Tuesday. I am honored to be back representing West Anchorage and excited for the start of the new session. I will be serving this year on the House Judiciary and Labor & Commerce Committees, as well as the Joint Legislative Council.
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[BILL] HCR 1: PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
January 22, 2011
Over 43,000 people were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States (US) in 2010. Almost 37,000 will die from the disease. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the US and ranks as one of the deadliest cancers with no real improvement in survival rates in the last 40 years.
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[BILL] HB 92: LAO VETERAN REGISTRATION PLATES
January 22, 2011
House Bill 92 would recognize and honor Lao veterans who fought in support of United States (US) military operations in the Kingdom of Laos between February 28, 1961, and May 15, 1975, by issuing new registration plates commemorating the owner’s service in combat.
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