Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: Budget, Marijuana Regs, Fox Springs and AK LNG meeting
June 10, 2015
The House Democratic and Independent Caucus has a vision for Alaska’s future: well-educated kids; protection of seniors and vulnerable citizens; universal access to affordable health care; and a fairly compensated state workforce to provide the essential services we demand. We’re working to keep Alaska a great place to live, work, and raise kids.
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Rep. Kreiss-Tomkins’ Newsletter: Ugh
June 3, 2015
On behalf of the legislative branch of government in Alaska, I am SO sorry.
I’ve heard some grizzled Alaska political observers lament they haven’t seen it so bad since 1981. I’ve heard some say it’s never been this bad, ever.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Budget Negotiations Continue
June 2, 2015
Budget negotiations continue to dominate the discussion as the Legislature works through its second Special Session of the year. Last Friday, the House Independent-Democratic Coalition and the House Republican Majority reached a compromise that passed the House by a 38-2 vote. Over the weekend, however, the Senate failed to agree with the House bipartisan budget, forcing further negotiations.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: Here’s an update as the legislature’s second special session lurches along
May 28, 2015
Despite strong public support for Governor Walker’s three special session goals, the Republican majorities in the House and Senate adjourned without passing a budget, without expanding Medicaid, and without passing “Erin’s Law.” My fellow caucus members and I voted against it, but the Republican majority then took a 12-day vacation.
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NEWS: GOP Ignoring Oil Tax Credit Spending Cap
May 27, 2015
ANCHORAGE – Today, the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition released a memo from the Alaska Department of Revenue showing the Republican-proposed budget spends $600 million more on oil tax credits than provided for under Alaska’s statutory cap on credit payments.
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