Note from Rep. Gara: Action Alert on School Cuts; Our Housing Bill Passes House; Bad Oil News
March 22, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
You ever have a disaster that could have hurt you, and you survived? Got stuck in mud while fishing and didn’t drown? Almost got hit by a car? Well, that’s what this week was like. In a partisan session, where one party controls the House, Senate and Governor’s Office, we have a system that breeds partisanship instead of one that moves the state forward. That never works well, whichever party is in charge. So, it’s a good week when I can share good and bad news with you. That’s what kind of session this is.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: The 3 E’s, SOS!, and Oil Taxes
March 20, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
My priorities are no secret. Keep Education strong with adequate funding; continue working to advance the Economy through smart policy and good projects that create jobs; and always work towards sustainable and affordable Energy solutions. Education funding in the House operating budget left gaping holes in our curriculum and support of Pre-K to UA. My call continues that the Senate restore this funding as part of their operating budget.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Been There, Done That
March 20, 2013
Since the 28th Legislature convened on January 15, 2013, the Alaska State House has spent more
time chastising the federal government than working on any other issue (I agree that the federal government needs to be “checked” once in a while!). I am bothered that the legislature is spending huge amounts of time on issues that were already dealt with in previous bills and resolutions. If someone told me that this would happen, I would not have believed them.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Education Cuts Will Hurt Our Economy
March 19, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
This past week, I joined other colleagues in an effort to improve our education system. We worked hard to prevent the State House from moving Alaska education backward. Unfortunately, we were not successful.
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ADVISORY: Save Our Schools: Democratic Legislators to Host Public Hearing on Alaska Education
March 19, 2013
WHAT: S.O.S. Save Our Schools Public Hearing on Education in Alaska – The public is encouraged to come share its voice on Alaska’s public schools and early education.
WHEN: March 25, 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: State Capitol, Fahrenkamp Room 203 or at your local Legislative Information Office
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