Note from Rep. Gara: New Report: Fuzzy Education Numbers Create Fuzzy Math Students
March 24, 2014
Dear Friends and Neighbors: The old saying is that you are entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts. That’s especially important when it involves student opportunities to succeed.
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NEWS: Administration Confirms: Much Larger BSA Increase Needed to Fill Education Shortfalls
March 20, 2014
JUNEAU – A new analysis of Parnell administration data confirms Alaska’s school districts need between three and six times the amount of the governor is proposing to increase per-student classroom funding in order to fill budget gaps for next school year. Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) released the analysis today as the House Finance Committee considers the governor’s omnibus education bill and other education measures.
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Note from Rep. Gara: How Education Cuts Are Tied To the Oil Giveaway; Foster Youth Volunteer Training
March 5, 2014
OK, this will be short. Really. I’ve spent the week writing a detailed document on how the oil giveaway passed last year requires nothing from oil companies in return for their billions in Alaska tax breaks. Giving away billions without requiring anything in return is a fool’s game. And it’s killing our schools.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Budget Testimony Tuesday; Pebble Mine Being Panned?
February 28, 2014
There’s still quite a bit of work to do on the budget, and your input is needed. If you live in Anchorage, testimony is Tuesday from 4:15 to 5:45. The temporary legislative information office (LIO) is located at 733 W 4th Ave, Suite 100 (right across the street from the former location). You must sign in to testify, and testimony is limited to two minutes per person. A list of testimony times and days for people around the state can be found below.
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House Bill 331 Sponsor Statement: Base Student Allocations; Principals
February 27, 2014
Link to the HB331 sponsor statement from the office of Representative Les Gara
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