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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: 28th Legislative Session Ends

 Rep. Sam Kito III
April 25, 2014
We have finally finished work in the 28th legislative session after ninety–five days. Our work continued beyond the statutory 90-day limit imposed by the voters in the 2006 election. I am grateful for all of the communication and support I have received from District 32 during my short time in this position. In addition to the Operating and Capital budgets we passed this year, there were several pieces of important legislation that were considered, passed, or left on the table.
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NEWS: Democrats: Fund Schools in BSA, End Session

 Rep. Chris Tuck
April 21, 2014
JUNEAU – Tonight, after another day of gridlock on education funding, Democratic legislative leaders Senator Hollis French and Representative Chris Tuck offered a simple solution: Increase per-student funding in the base student allocation $400 next year and $125 the following two years, then end the legislative session.
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NEWS: It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way

 Alaska State Seal
December 12, 2013
Oil Wealth Giveaway increases deficit now, undercuts ability to replenish savings later A small budget is not surprising, but the lost opportunities for Alaskans and inability to replenish state savings accounts due to recent changes to the state’s oil tax will cost Alaska in the future, said House Democratic leadership today in response to Governor Parnell’s proposed budget.
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