Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Back-To-School Tips and Happy 100th National Park Service!
August 25, 2016
This is the first week of school for the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and next week marks the first day of classes for the University of Alaska.
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Rep. Tuck’s Newsletter: Neighborhood Crime Alert
August 9, 2016
The upsetting news that of one our neighbors on Linda Lane has been shot during a break-in has heightened my concerns about the apparent rise in violent crime in our area and throughout Anchorage this summer.
It is my understanding that the suspect is still at large, heightening our need to be vigilant at all times.
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NEWS: House Ends Historic Fifth Special Session Without Progress on a Comprehensive Fiscal Plan
July 15, 2016
Juneau – Today, the Alaska House of Representatives adjourned the Fifth Special Session of the 29th Alaska Legislature. Lawmakers were unable to reach consensus on the components of the fiscal plan proposed by Alaska Governor Bill Walker. Despite the setback, the members of the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition (AIDC) remain committed to finding acceptable solutions to close the budget gap that can garner approval from the Governor, the Alaska Legislature, and the people of Alaska.
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NEWS: Consumers Have a Right to Know the Genetically Modified Ingredients in Their Food
July 8, 2016
Anchorage – The U.S. Senate passed legislation Thursday that that would create a mandatory national system for disclosing genetically modified ingredients in food products. The bill passed by a vote of 63-30. Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) has been a vocal advocate for a strong labeling system in Alaska. She is concerned the federal legislation would limit the ability for individual states to implement stricter labeling requirements than the proposed national system.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: AK LNG Meeting & 4th of July Weekend Events
July 1, 2016
Hope you’ll get out and enjoy your 4th of July weekend! Below are activities happening around town. While there weren’t many legislative hearings this week, the House and Senate Resources Committees met in a joint meeting to receive an important update on the AKLNG Project.
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