Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Criminal Justice Reform and the Upcoming Municipal Election
March 24, 2016
We are all saddened by the senseless injury and loss of life in the terrorist bombings on Tuesday morning in Brussels. My heart goes out to all whose family and loved ones were killed or injured by the horrendous attacks. Our thoughts are with the people of Belgium.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: Arctic Summit Week and the Permanent Fund Dividend
March 23, 2016
Last weekend I traveled home to attend the Arctic Science Summit Week. The annual gathering of international scientists and policymakers from around the globe met with a common goal to advance Arctic research. Through separate but related meetings and events, the Summit provided opportunities for international coordination, collaboration and cooperation in all fields of Arctic science. I had the opportunity to attend these discussions in Fairbanks this year.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Self-Imposed Poverty: Why Budget Shouldn’t Hit Seniors, Those With Disabilities, Children
March 22, 2016
I’ve been buried in work. Which, of those things you can be buried by, isn’t all that bad I guess. But it’s kept me from getting you an update (Sen. Ellis and I did provide a legislative update in Fairview last week).
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: HB 247 & the Budget
March 18, 2016
Last Friday the House passed the Operating Budget over to the Senate ending the “24 hour rule” that was put in effect by HCR23. That also means that the limitations on what bills could be heard in committee was lifted and, as a result, some of my committees heard non-revenue bills for the first time since February 8th.
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NEWS: Ideas and Questions Invited During Pad Thai and Politics Event in Fairbanks
March 17, 2016
Juneau – Representative Adam Wool (D-Fairbanks) will be hosting his second annual “Pad Thai and Politics” community meeting in Fairbanks on Sunday, March 20. The meeting will run from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lemongrass Thai Cuisine in the Chena Pump Plaza. Rep. Wool is inviting Fairbanks residents to come out for a fun and casual opportunity to discuss the budget and other issues over Thai food.
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