Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Opportunity for Public Testimony, Community Resources for those in Crisis
March 7, 2016
My colleagues in the Senate Finance Committee will hear public testimony from across the state this week. You can testify in person at your local Legislative Information Office (LIO). If you live off the road system or there isn’t an LIO in your community, you can send written testimony to Senate.Finance.Committee@akleg.gov or call (907) 465-3753 for assistance.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: Max Gruenberg, The Budget, Medicaid
March 4, 2016
Recently, the legislature lost Max Gruenberg, one of the longest serving members of the Alaska Legislature, and a dear friend to many. After 22 years of public service, he left a legacy of work that reflected his vision of what it takes to make Alaska a great state.
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Rep. Wool’s Newsletter: Testify on the Budget Tomorrow!
February 29, 2016
I was disappointed that on Wednesday, my colleagues, with the exception of Rep. Andy Josephson, on the University budget subcommittee voted for devastating cuts to the University of Alaska budget. These cuts could cost hundreds of jobs and have a drastic effect on our economy. I supported an amendment from my colleague Rep. Josephson to bring funding back to the governor’s requested level and I introduced amendments to restore funding for research, the Museum of the North, and the University Fire Department. Unfortunately Rep. Josephson and I were outvoted on all these amendments. I also spoke about how in tough economic times, it’s especially important to make sure we are supporting our University.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: Public Testimony opens next week
February 26, 2016
This week we’ve seen massive cuts to the state’s FY2017 operating budget pass out of Subcommittees and on to the House Finance Committee for further consideration. Next week marks your opportunity to let the Finance Committee know how you feel about the cuts under consideration, so please make your voices heard!
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Public Budget Testimony Opportunity, New Bills, University Under Attack
February 25, 2016
As we near the halfway mark of the session, the legislature bears down on the budget. The next couple of weeks will be a critical stage in the budget process as the House Finance Committee hears public testimony next week before heading to the House floor.
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