Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Improving Heath Care for Women and the Governor’s Income Tax Proposal
April 7, 2016
As we approach the 90th day of the legislative session, I’ll continue to keep you updated about legislative happenings in Juneau. Committees continue to consider the revenue bills as well as the proposals to restructure the Permanent Fund.
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Rep. Spohnholz’s Newsletter: Update and Meeting Reminders
April 7, 2016
Last week, I updated you about April being Child Abuse Prevention month. April is also national Sexual Assualt Awareness month. Today, in the House State Affairs Committee, we heard a resolution from Senate President Meyer officially designating April 2016 as Sexual Assualt Awareness month in Alaska. The movement to reduce sexual violence in Alaska has been on-going for a long-time now, and according to testimony I heard today it is showing some success-rates of reported sexual violence fell between 2010 and 2015.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Child Abuse Prevention Efforts & Budget Update
April 2, 2016
I hope you wore blue yesterday. In the Capitol, and across the state, wearing blue meant that you support raising awareness and preventing child abuse in your community. We hosted a rally on the Capitol steps with Department of Health and Social Services Commissioner Val Davidson as our speaker. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we are taking steps to raise awareness and enact policies that will prevent child abuse. Last year our focus was Erin’s Law and Bree’s Law, that passed last June, and is now being implemented.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: PFD Application Reminder and More on the Budget
March 31, 2016
As the legislative session continues, I am committed to keeping you updated on efforts to address Alaska’s fiscal challenges. The House Finance Committee is considering House Bill 249, which will raise motor fuel tax rates on vehicles, vessels, and aircraft. HB 249 is one of nine different revenue proposals recommended by the Walker-Mallott administration as part of its “complete solution to our fiscal situation.”
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Important Reminders: PFD Application Deadline & Virtual Town Hall
March 31, 2016
If you haven’t done so yet, please don’t forget to apply for your 2016 Permanent Fund Dividend. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm tonight, March 31.
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