Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Back-to-School Edition
January 31, 2014
As many of you are aware, public education is a #1 priority for me. I have been teaching for 15 years and my experience spans many levels of education, from first grade through college. So when Governor Parnell said in his State of the State speech that this year is the year of education - I wholeheartedly agree!
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Rep. Drummond’s Dispatch: February is Public Education Month!
January 30, 2014
Last week, the Governor declared 2014 the “Education Session” during his State of the State address to the legislature. I couldn’t agree more. As districts across the state have been forced to face huge teacher layoffs, we are at a critical moment for public education.
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NEWS: Democrats File Compromise Legislation to Expand Medicaid
January 30, 2014
Provides affordable care for Alaskans in need and fiscal protections for Alaska For Immediate Release: January 30th, 2014 JUNEAU – Democratic legislators, led by Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) and Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage), filed legislation today to protect the more than 40,000 Alaskans left without comprehensive and affordable medical coverage from the Governor’s recent decision …
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NEWS: State of the State Response: Democratic Leaders Share Vision for Alaska
January 22, 2014
JUNEAU – Tonight, Senate Democratic Leader Hollis French and House Democratic Leader Chris Tuck (both D-Anchorage) offered their vision for Alaska in response to the governor’s State of the State speech. Both speeches are linked below.
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Democratic Leadership to Give State of the State Response Immediately after Governor’s Speech
January 22, 2014
JUNEAU – Senate Democratic Leader Hollis French (D-Anchorage) and House Democratic Leader Chris Tuck (D-Juneau) will give the Democratic caucuses’ response to the governor’s State of the State speech immediately following the conclusion of the governor’s speech on Wednesday night.
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