Juneau Note from Rep. Kawasaki: Alaska’s Last Territorial Governor
February 14, 2014
Alaska lost a hero from the battle for statehood today. Territorial Governor Mike Stepovich of Fairbanks passed away last night surrounded by family. He served in the House, the Senate and was appointed by President Eisenhower to the post of Governor in 1957. He was a family man and an accomplished attorney. But the greatest legacy that can be shared, and today mourned, by every Alaskan was his steadfast advocacy in the efforts of Alaska to gain statehood. RIP Governor.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: Rep. Kerttula, Budget, Education, Welcome Ruddy!
February 6, 2014
The 28th Alaska State Legislature is underway. Keeping with tradition, the first day was not without some surprises, Representative Beth Kerttula resigning her seat to take a fellowship on ocean policy at Stanford University. Beth has been a great leader, colleague and friend and we will all miss her dearly.
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NEWS: Rep. Guttenberg to Serve on Alaska Arctic Policy Commission
February 3, 2014
JUNEAU- Today, Representative David Guttenberg (D-Interior/Wade Hampton) was appointed to serve on the Alaska Arctic Policy Commission. The seat reserved for a member of the House Minority became vacant after Representative Beth Kerttula’s departure from the Legislature.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Merry Christmas!
December 20, 2013
Merry Christmas Neighbor!
This time of year in Fairbanks is beautiful, if cold. I hope the warmth of the season reaches you as you spend time with family and loved ones. The interim has gone by quickly and I have been busy preparing for the upcoming Legislative session in January. I’ve had the opportunity to meet with many of you who are doing great work for our community and I can’t wait to support these efforts down in Juneau.
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The Juneau Note from Rep. Kawasaki: Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
Thanksgiving Day is tomorrow and I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I often write about the warmth and generosity of our community and believe that we live up to our title of “The Golden Heart City”. There are dozens of worthy charitable organizations, churches and groups that help those in need. They need our support year round and especially during the holiday season.
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