Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Why are we Still Here? - Crime Bill Passes House, Congratulations UA Graduates
May 6, 2016
It’s Day 110 and many of us are still working in Juneau. Construction is underway at the Capitol so we moved in to a small rental near downtown. After 4 days of debate, the House voted on SB 91, the “Crimnibus” bill that overhauls the criminal justice system in a way Alaska has not seen since 1978. Below is an update about this legislation and why we’re still here.
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NEWS: Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to Combat Drug Abuse
April 28, 2016
Juneau – Senator Johnny Ellis (D-Anchorage) and Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) are encouraging Anchorage residents to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, April 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: End of Session & Update on the Budget
April 17, 2016
A lot has happened over the last 7 days! While I wish I was writing you to say that we’ve completed our 90-day Session and will be heading home tomorrow, that is sadly not this case. As 5:00 p.m. rolls around there’s still a long list of bills to hear and vote for on the Floor, and it doesn’t look like we’ll be packing up and heading north tomorrow. Fortunately, several great things have happened during the unfinished Session:
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Tonight: PFD, Income Tax Public Testimony & Constituent Teleconference Meeting
April 14, 2016
I am hosting one more teleconference, tonight April 15th at 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. This is the last teleconference meeting scheduled right now, but that could change if the Session is extended. If you have any questions about the budget or any other legislation, call in at 1-844-586-9085.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Legislative Update: Anchorage LIO & HB247
April 9, 2016
The end of the 90-day session is quickly approaching. Conference committees were appointed by both the House and the Senate earlier this week so we are now in the 24-hour rule. If you are not sure what the 24-hour rule entails here is a short video explaining the rule by journalist Jeremy Hsieh.
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