NEWS: Democratic Legislators Welcome Potential for F-35s to Come to Alaska
February 25, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Representative David Guttenberg (D-Fairbanks), Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) and Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage), and Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) welcomed the Pentagon’s announcement that Eielson Air Force Base outside Fairbanks and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage are two of the five Pacific military bases the Air Force is considering to station the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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NEWS: A Better Way than the Giveaway: Democratic Legislators Introduce Fair Share Oil Tax
February 24, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Les Gara, Senator Bill Wielechowski, and Senate Democratic Leader Hollis French (all D-Anchorage) introduced a fair share oil tax proposal. The legislation would get a fair return for Alaska’s oil resources, target incentives directly to new oil production, re-instate incentives for companies to invest in Alaska, and create new, non-tax initiatives to encourage new oil production.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Northern Access Update
February 17, 2014
I have monitored the progress of the UMed/Northern Access Road project since it first received funding last year. This summer I watched the developers give many presentations at community councils throughout the area. In August, hundreds of our neighbors attended an Open House at East High School to submit comments and participate in discussions on the future of the road.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Committee Updates from the Capitol
February 14, 2014
A Happy Valentine’s Day wish to you. I hope you’re spending today with loved ones. This week has been a busy one at the Capitol, with many issues being discussed that affect our state and our neighborhoods, with review of bills on health care access, the Alaska LNG project, and a report from our military leaders.
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NEWS: Tarr and Josephson Comment on U-Med Road Project Decision
February 13, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) and Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) released the following statements on Thursday’s route decision for the U-Med road.
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