Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Alaska’s Fiscal and Economic Future Forum and PFD Time
September 24, 2015
Last weekend, I attended the “Alaska’s Fiscal and Economic Future” forum about Alaska’s fiscal challenges and different options for moving forward with a long-term fiscal plan for Alaska. As public officials consider a long-term fiscal plan for Alaska, it is important to hear from diverse groups of Alaskans and consider all of our options. In the midst of back to school activities and winding down summer activities, I hope everyone is enjoying the wonderful fall weather!
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Note from Rep. Gara: “Why I Didn’t Go On Any Legislative Trips This Summer” Newsletter
September 24, 2015
I’m proud that I’ve been frugal with your money. I’ve run the lowest cost office in the Legislature for many years, and in other years I’ve barely missed being the lowest cost office to an even cheaper legislator. Though in fairness, office costs include travel to Juneau for the Legislative Session, and Legislators from parts of rural Alaska have to ship their personal belongings to Juneau every year. They can’t avoid having much higher travel costs than someone who lives in Anchorage.
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NEWS: Democrats Disappointed GOP Leadership Bypassing Budget Savings
September 16, 2015
ANCHORAGE – Tuesday, the Chairman of the Alaska Legislative Council officially signed binding legal agreements with two law firms to continue a lawsuit against Alaska Governor Bill Walker over his decision to accept federal funding to expand Medicaid eligibility in Alaska. By signing the larger of the two contracts, the Alaska Legislature must immediately pay $100,000 to a Washington D.C. advocacy law firm.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Independent Democratic Coalition Asks Republican Leadership to Drop Medicaid Lawsuit
September 11, 2015
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
If that chill in the air is any indication, it looks like summer is drawing to a close. I hope everyone had a great summer and got a chance to visit the Fair, and I hope you’re geared up for a lot of fun winter activities.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Coastal Trail Land Swap and Medicaid Expansion Lawsuit
September 8, 2015
It has been an exciting past week for Alaska and West Anchorage! The flurry from the President’s visit is quieting down while flurries of termination dust begin to appear at the tops of the Chugach. And great news for West Anchorage: Mayor Berkowitz put the proposed Coastal Trail land swap on hold.
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