NEWS: Alaskans Encouraged to Wear Blue Today to Raise Awareness of Child Abuse
April 1, 2016
Juneau – Today, members of the Alaska Legislature will join the effort to raise awareness of child abuse by participating in Go Blue Friday. Representatives Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) and Ivy Spohnholz (D-Anchorage) are asking lawmakers and staff to show support for efforts to stop child abuse in Alaska by wearing the color blue today.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: Final Opportunity to Testify on Capital Budget
April 13, 2015
We are in the final stretch and things will start to move at whirlwind speeds. The Legislature is dealing with some intense topics and these last six days will not be dull. Once we have transitioned back home, be on the lookout for more in-depth analysis of this session and constituent meeting opportunities.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Education Funding and Marijuana Update
April 10, 2015
We are quickly approaching the final days of session. The Legislature has several issues that we need address: Operating Budget, Capital Budget, Medicaid reform and expansion, and gasline legislation. These final days get very busy, we’ll do our best to keep you updated about legislative happenings. Please check my Facebook and [twitter.com/mattclaman]Twitter pages to stay informed on a daily basis.
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Rep. Wool’s Newsletter: Budget Update and Bills on the Move
April 10, 2015
We’re down to the last two weeks of the legislative session, which is scheduled to end on April 19. As we get down to the end of session the pace has picked up and our floor sessions have been getting longer as we debate more bills and resolutions. You can follow online by watching committee meetings at AKL.tv and floor session at GavelAlaska.com.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Bringing Prevention and Awareness Initiatives into a ‘Blue’ Light
April 10, 2015
This legislative session, I have continued to carry the torch for our women and children in Alaska as a way to illuminate the silent epidemics that tragically thrive in our state: child abuse and rape being the most pressing of issues.
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