Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Public Budget Testimony Opportunity, New Bills, University Under Attack
February 25, 2016
As we near the halfway mark of the session, the legislature bears down on the budget. The next couple of weeks will be a critical stage in the budget process as the House Finance Committee hears public testimony next week before heading to the House floor.
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NEWS: Legislation Filed to Protect the Right to Sue in the Public Interest in Alaska
February 23, 2016
Video clip: Rep. Ortiz asks US Sen. Murkowski about Trans-Boundary Mining Issues - Feb. 17, 2016
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: In Memory of Representative Max Gruenberg, Jr.
February 19, 2016
We’ve had a tough week here in Juneau with the sudden loss of a member of our legislative family. On Sunday, February 14th, we lost a dear friend, Representative Max F. Gruenberg, Jr., House Minority Whip and the longest serving legislator in the Alaska House of Representatives. Max was a sweet man. He and I sat next to each other my first two years in the Legislature. He always went out of his way to see if I had any questions or if I needed help with anything. I learned so much from him during that time. It was a gift!
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NEWS: Representative Max Gruenberg, Elder Statesman of the Alaska Legislature, Has Passed Away
February 14, 2016
Juneau – One of the longest serving members of the Alaska Legislature, Representative Max Gruenberg (D-Anchorage), passed away Sunday morning at his home in Juneau.
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NEWS: House and Senate Minorities Propose Creating a Caucus of the Whole in the Alaska Legislature
February 8, 2016
Juneau – Last Friday was the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Alaska Constitution. The convention in Fairbanks featured 55 Alaskans, elected from all regions and walks of life. These far-thinking delegates came together as one and crafted a document that has guided not only the state government, but also Alaska’s institutions and people. The constitutional example is being followed today by the Alaska Senate Democrats and the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition as they propose a new structure for the 29th Alaska Legislature.
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