NEWS: The Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition Will Work to Protect Values Threatened by Ongoing Fiscal Crisis
February 5, 2015
JUNEAU – The Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition released the following statement on Governor Bill Walker’s proposed FY 2016 budget.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Significant Development For Fairbanks Natural Gas
February 4, 2015
Last week, Governor Walker announced that our state-owned corporation, The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA), will purchase Fairbanks Natural Gas (FNG). This is an important development in the immediate goal to bring affordable energy to the Interior. I applaud the Governor to keeping with his commitment to help our delegation solve the energy issue in Fairbanks.
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NEWS: Democratic Lawmakers Call for an End to Unlimited Corporate Election Spending
February 4, 2015
Juneau – Democratic legislators have filed resolutions in the Alaska House and Senate calling for a Constitutional amendment to reverse the controversial United States Supreme Court Citizens United ruling.
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OP-ED: Rep. Tarr Political Pipeline piece on Erins Law
January 26, 2015
“I also ask that this legislature make Alaska the next state to pass Erin’s Law.” That was Governor Walkers’ call to action in his State of the State address Wednesday night. I applaud Governor Walker for joining in our effort to pass Erin’s Law so that we can implement this important prevention strategy to help keep our students safe.
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VIDEO: House and Senate Minority Response to State of the Budget Speech
January 23, 2015
House Democratic Leader Rep. Chris Tuck, Representative Les Gara, Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Berta Gardner and Senator Bill Wielechowski respond to Gov. Walker’s State of the Budget Address.
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