Note from Rep. Gara: Saturday Legislative Update: Eat Pizza, Grab Our Ear
March 19, 2014
Please join me and Senator Johnny Ellis for a Legislative Session update, and a slice or two or three of pizza this Saturday, from 12pm to 2pm at the Fairview Recreation Center. We’d like to hear from you, and give you an update on what we’ve been working on
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Silencing Alaskans?
March 11, 2014
An ongoing theme from last year’s session is the attempt to cut the public out of the state’s decision-making process. I was opposed to HB 77 (one of last year’s most contentious bills) from its inception. I was proud of the public uproar over that bill. Alaskans’ voices always deserve to be heard. HB 77 is on the move again as well as another bill that aims to reduce public involvement (HB 47).
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Bills Inspired Locally & Free Dental Care
March 7, 2014
A number of the bills that I have proposed this session are based on comments I have received and concerns I have heard from residents of our neighborhoods. I am now working with other Legislators to have the bills heard, and I encourage you to continue to send me suggestions to improve our neighborhood and our State.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Town Hall Time and More
February 27, 2014
This week, the State Senate scheduled a hearing for the U-Med/Northern Access Road bill that Senator Gardner and I introduced. I also attempted to restore funding to critical programs like Pre-K and job readiness, as well as welcomed a new colleague to the Legislature.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Join Me for Two Important Meetings this Saturday!
February 21, 2014
As I represent you in 28th Alaska Legislature, it is important for me to hear your thoughts and concerns and make sure you have good information about what is happening in the Capitol.
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