Rep. Tuck’s Newsletter: Fiscal Survey Results are Available Online!
February 4, 2016
You will soon be receiving a copy of the results to my recent fiscal policy survey in your mailboxes. I have also posted a link where you can view them online through this electronic newsletter.
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PRESS AVAILABILITY: Rep. Tarr Joins Campaign to Raise Awareness about Food Waste in Alaska
February 2, 2016
Juneau – Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) will join representatives of the Food Bank of Alaska, the Alaska Food Coalition, the University of Alaska’s Cooperative Extension Service, and the Glory Hole in Juneau for a press availability Wednesday morning at 9:30. The event is in conjunction with a campaign to reduce food waste across the nation. In addition, Rep. Tarr will introduce a resolution encouraging a reduction in food waste in Alaska during Wednesday’s House Floor session.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: State of the State & Important Legislation
February 1, 2016
We are now three weeks into the second session of the 29th Legislature and things are really starting to pick up. Committees are meeting regularly and they are beginning to dig into the Governor’s fiscal plans. The budget is the dominating issue this session and everything that we do will be looked at through that lens. Governor Walker’s plan has much to recommend —it is a good first effort. However, there is much in it that gives me pause. But, it is ultimately just an outline that is likely to change as it makes its way through the legislative process. I would encourage everyone to stay involved and to let your voices be heard!
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Rep. Drummond’s Newsletter: Week II update, or the ongoing saga of the budget
January 29, 2016
Congratulations! There are public servants…and then there are public servants. The Alaska State House Chief Clerk Suzi Lowell retired last week after 33 years of service. There was a nice gathering to send her off.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: 7th Anniversary of “Equal Pay Can’t Wait” Signing by Ledbetter
January 29, 2016
Two important things I want to share with you today: the anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the online way to complete our constituent survey.
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