Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Country Roads, Take Me Home
April 19, 2013
We are packing up the Juneau office, and Meghan (my aide) and I are very excited to be back in Anchorage. On Monday I will be boarding the ferry to Haines and then driving the 800 miles to Anchorage.
Feel free to contact the office in Anchorage at 269-0265 – I would be happy to discuss events from the end of session or just catch up and talk face-to-face.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Historic Gamble to Give Away Alaska’s Oil Wealth
April 16, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
In a clear betrayal of public trust, last Saturday shortly after 2 a.m., a majority of members in the Alaska House of Representatives made the disastrous decision to give away a massive share of Alaska’s oil wealth to the most powerful and profitable corporations in the world—with no promise or guarantee of increased production or more oil in the pipeline.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Good, Bad, and Ugly on Oil Bill, Education, and Housing
April 14, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
Well, in my view this session has been a disaster with glimmers of good. I wish I could put a true and happier spin on this, but I can’t. I’m including two press releases, one good and one bad. The good news is a nice bill what we passed with Rep. Mia Costello which will make Anchorage and Alaska more vibrant, and that will cost-effectively reduce the low and middle-income housing shortage in Anchorage.
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NEWS: Dems Stand Against Historic Giveaway of Alaska’s Oil
April 14, 2013
Massive giveaway with no commitments is based on trust, not facts
JUNEAU – Last night, House Democratic legislators stood up against the governor’s massive giveaway of Alaska’s oil wealth during a debate on the House Floor that lasted well past midnight.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: BUDGET ALERT! and Oil Tax Breaks
April 12, 2013
Two days left to go in the first session of the 28th Legislature and we are working into the night on important issues to shape the future of Alaska.
Alaskans have a $16 billion dollar savings account because state leaders ensured throughout history we get a fair share of OUR oil wealth. The UAF Engineering buildings, Cushman Street Expansion, and Ryan Middle School Renovations, and energy relief for the Interior are just a few examples of projects that are possible because of these wise investment decisions. Billions of dollars each year go to enhance communities - 90% of those dollars come from the development of oil. I will continue to fight on your behalf for those dollars to stay here.
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