VIDEO: Representative Guttenberg’s AKLNG Special Session Closing Speech
November 9, 2015
Representative David Guttenberg’s AKLNG Special Session Closing Speech
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Southeast Spotlight - Special Session Update
November 9, 2015
Here’s a quick update from the capitol as the legislature wraps up our third special session of the year.
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Rep. Gara’s Newsletter: Special “Gas Line Floor Speech Explains Last Week’s Special Session” Edition
November 6, 2015
At the beginning of the recent 12-day Special Session I wrote to explain why the bill we were asked to decide was too simple to keep us down in Juneau die long. It took some legislators longer than I had hoped, but the gas line bill ultimately passed 55-3.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Conclusion of Special Session
November 5, 2015
The third special session has concluded and the Legislature has voted to buy out TransCanada from the AK LNG project. The time spent in Juneau was informative both about gasline issues and about the long-term fiscal plan for the State. I hope everyone has a great weekend and stays safe on the icy roads!
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: End of the Third Special Session
November 5, 2015
Yesterday the House voted on and passed SB3001, the buyout of TransCanada, by a vote of 39-0. The legislation now goes to the Governor for his signature. The third special session lasted 12 days and featured numerous presentations from the Governor’s cabinet, industry representatives, and state experts. In the end, both the House and the Senate agreed to the Governor’s request for $160 million to increase Alaska’s ownership of the AKLNG project.
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