NEWS: Rep. Tarr Encourages Alaska’s U.S. Senators to Vote Yes on the Federal Version of Erin’s Law
December 8, 2015
ANCHORAGE – The U.S. Senate is scheduled to consider legislation Wednesday morning that would provide federal funding for Erin’s Law programs in public schools across the country. Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) helped lead the charge for passage of Erin’s Law in Alaska and wholeheartedly supports the provisions in the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015that provides funding for Erin’s Law programs nationwide.
Read More →
NEWS: Rep. Kerttula Commends Sen. Murkowski for Support of Same-Sex Marriage
June 19, 2013
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Beth Kerttula (D-Juneau) released the following statement commending U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) for her statement in support of same-sex marriage.
Read More →
NEWS: Rep. Gardner: Cook Inlet Gas Permit Bottleneck Is Unacceptable
September 27, 2012
Legislator calls for increased federal permitting capacity to keep local energy solutions on track
Today, Representative Berta Gardner (D-Anchorage) questioned whether Southcentral energy supplies would be delayed due to a lack of permitting capacity in federal agencies in charge of issuing Cook Inlet oil and gas permits. Citing Apache Corp.’s recent decision to suspend its Cook Inlet exploration due to delayed federal permits, Rep. Gardner called on Alaska’s congressional delegation to work with federal agencies to review whether staffing in the Kenai offices of these agencies needs to be increased to keep up with the resurgence of energy exploration in Cook Inlet.
Read More →
