Rep. Kerttula’s Newsletter: Happy Holidays
December 23, 2013
Alaska’s Fiscal Cliff is Avoidable
In the last month, the release of the revenue forecast and the budget from the governor’s administration have shown just how much of a toll the oil wealth giveaway will take on the state’s economic future. But it doesn’t have to be that way and hopefully in the next year, the Legislature and the voters can turn it around.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Merry Christmas!
December 20, 2013
Merry Christmas Neighbor!
This time of year in Fairbanks is beautiful, if cold. I hope the warmth of the season reaches you as you spend time with family and loved ones. The interim has gone by quickly and I have been busy preparing for the upcoming Legislative session in January. I’ve had the opportunity to meet with many of you who are doing great work for our community and I can’t wait to support these efforts down in Juneau.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Holiday Giving, Fundraising Film, and We Won One
December 3, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
I hope you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend, and aren’t still suffering from your overdose of tryptophan and butter. I lost 3 pounds before Thanksgiving, and it just came back and found me.
Help A Foster Youth Non-Profit By Watching A Movie and Eating At the Bear Tooth Today or Tomorrow!
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The Juneau Note from Rep. Kawasaki: Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
Thanksgiving Day is tomorrow and I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I often write about the warmth and generosity of our community and believe that we live up to our title of “The Golden Heart City”. There are dozens of worthy charitable organizations, churches and groups that help those in need. They need our support year round and especially during the holiday season.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Giving Thanks Through Helping Others
November 27, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving!
This is a great time for home cooks (and enthusiastic eaters). But it’s also a time to reflect on, and give thanks for, our blessings.
One hundred and fifty years before America was founded, European Christians set sail to search for religious freedom. Landing at Plymouth Rock they suffered death, disease, starvation and terrible accidents. Fewer than half survived their first winter.
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