NEWS: House Democrats Announce New Committee Assignments
January 14, 2013
JUNEAU - Today, House Democratic leadership announced updated committee assignments for the upcoming legislative session. The seats on the Finance and Resources Committees are tentative until a final decision is made once the entire caucus can meet in person. Currently, one member is out of town due to a family medical situation.
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Rep. Bob Miller’s Newsletter: Hello from Juneau; Focus; Constituents; Stay in Touch; Looking Forward;
January 26, 2012
Hello from Juneau! During the first week of session, the people’s business started right away. New bills were introduced in both houses and committees conducted hearings within the first few days.
We heard from experts testifying about a new technology to get heavy oil out of the ground on the North Slope and down the TAPS pipeline. The Senate Judiciary Committee hosted a crime summit for several days to look at ways to cut crime rates. I had the opportunity in committee to vote in favor of HB 247 which, if it makes it through the full House and the Senate would establish Alaska National Guard Day each July 30th. I expect much more legislation to start coming through committees in the coming days.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Committee Rooms Closing Down; What’s Left To Do;
April 6, 2011
With a short, 90-day session, the Legislature is stumbling through the last few days with haste. It is at such a pace, that this email will be out-dated by the time you finish reading my notes. I’ll try to keep this message brief, but will also update you as things progress through these final days of session.
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Berta’s Briefings: Defending Alaska’s Children and Promoting Responsible State Spending
January 31, 2011
Let me tell you about the work I’m doing as the 2011 Legislative Sessions gets underway. I have introduced several new bills and committees are moving through the standard department overviews to familiarize legislators with department missions and activities.
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Rep. Bob Miller’s Newsletter: Welcome to Juneau, Interior Delegation Chair, Dist. 7 Request
January 31, 2011
[ view this as a web page: http://www.akdemocrats.org/miller/012811_newsletter.htm ] Welcome to Juneau The people in District 7 continue an admirable record of election participation with last November’s turnout tallying 2nd highest in the State. As a result, I was chosen to represent District 7 in the State House. I am deeply humbled with this appointment …
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